What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Preston is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Hill Gr/Murray Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Essendon to Preston?

The distance between Essendon and Preston is 13 km. The road distance is 10.9 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Preston?

The bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Hill Gr/Murray Rd takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Preston bus from?

Essendon to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Preston train from?

Essendon to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Where does the Essendon to Preston bus arrive?

Essendon to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hill Gr/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Preston train arrive?

Essendon to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Preston is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Essendon to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Preston.

Essendon to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 86 tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Preston by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Hill Gr/Murray Rdbus 903
39 min
$6
Drive 10.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Prestoncar 10.9 km
13 min
$2–3
Train, line 86 tram
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 2m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Prestontaxi 10.9 km
13 min
$30–40

Essendon to Preston by bus

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Distance: 13.1 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Hill Gr/Murray Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 39 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 20 minutes.

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