What is the cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Flinders Street Station and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Collins St/Queen St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Flinders Street Station and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Preston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

The distance between Flinders Street Station and Preston is 15 km. The road distance is 11.3 km.

How do I travel from Flinders Street Station to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Preston Station takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street Station to Preston bus from?

Flinders Street Station to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street Station to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Flinders Street Station to Preston bus arrive?

Flinders Street Station to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mihil St/Victoria St station.

Where does the Flinders Street Station to Preston train arrive?

Flinders Street Station to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Preston Station.

Can I drive from Flinders Street Station to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Flinders Street Station to Preston is 11 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Flinders Street Station to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Flinders Street Station to Preston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
32 min
$6
Drive 11.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Flinders Street Station to Prestoncar 11.3 km
15 min
$2–3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
56 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Flinders Street Station to Prestontaxi 11.3 km
15 min
$30–40
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain Mernda / ...
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
55 min
$12

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Flinders Street Station, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 48 min.

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