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

The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Preston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Preston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct train between Hawthorn and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Glenferrie Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Hawthorn to Preston?

The distance between Hawthorn and Preston is 15 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hawthorn to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 54 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Hawthorn to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawthorn to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Hawthorn to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hawthorn to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn to Preston is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Hawthorn to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

Hawthorn to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram

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

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Glenferrie Station to Parliament Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
54 min
$12
Drive 9.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawthorn to Prestoncar 9.6 km
11 min
$2–3
Train, line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Glenferrie Station to Richmond Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 8m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawthorn to Prestontaxi 9.6 km
11 min
$27–33
Line 16 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from Liddiard St/Glenferrie Rd #75 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 16
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
2h 16m
$12

Hawthorn to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 15.4 km
Duration: 54 min

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

There is no direct connection from Hawthorn to Preston. However, you can take the train to Parliament Station, walk to Spring St/Bourke St #9, then take the line 86 vehicle to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenferrie Station to Mihil St/Victoria St via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 8m.

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