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How to get fromHawthorn East to Prestonby tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hawthorn East to Preston by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 75 tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38 to Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11tram tram 75
    2. Take the train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston Stationtrain train Mernda
    51 min
    $12

  2. Drive 12.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hawthorn East to Prestoncar car 12.2 km
    13 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, line 246 bus, line 251 bus

    1. Take the train from Camberwell Station to Richmond Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus bus 246
    3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus bus 251
    1h 12m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hawthorn East to Prestontaxi taxi 12.2 km
    13 min
    $30–40

  5. Line 75 tram, line 251 bus

    1. Take the tram from Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38 to Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11tram tram 75
    2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus bus 251
    1h 10m
    $18

  6. Line 70 tram, line 251 bus

    1. Take the tram from Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38 to Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4tram tram 70 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus bus 251
    1h 44m
    $12

Hawthorn East to Preston by tram and train

Calendar562Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 km
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Hawthorn East, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hawthorn East to Preston. However, you can take the line 75 vehicle to Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11, walk to Jolimont-MCG Station, then take the train to Preston Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Camberwell Station to Mihil St/Victoria St via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 12m.

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