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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Preston is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Preston is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Preston. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Victoria St/Bell St via Greensborough Station/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Frankston and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Frankston to Preston?

The distance between Frankston and Preston is 51 km. The road distance is 49 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankston to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 1h 48m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Frankston to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Preston bus from?

Frankston to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Frankston station.

Where do I catch the Frankston to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Frankston to Preston bus arrive?

Frankston to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Greensborough Station/Para Rd.

Where does the Frankston to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankston to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Preston is 49 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Frankston to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Preston.

Frankston to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankston to Preston by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 48m
$12
Drive 49 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frankston to Prestoncar 49 km
50 min
$9–13
Bus, line 514 bus
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Greensborough Station/Para Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Main St to Victoria St/Bell Stbus 514
3h 52m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frankston to Prestontaxi 49 km
50 min
$110–140
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
2h 9m
$12

Frankston to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 51.3 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Frankston to Victoria St/Bell St via Greensborough Station/Para Rd and Greensborough Station/Main St in around 3h 52m.

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