What is the cheapest way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Jolimont-MCG Station and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wellington Pde/Hoddle St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Jolimont-MCG Station and Preston?

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

How far is it from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

The distance between Jolimont-MCG Station and Preston is 10 km. The road distance is 9.7 km.

How do I travel from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

The train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston bus from?

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Wellington Pde/Hoddle St station.

Where do I catch the Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston train from?

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Jolimont-MCG Station.

Train or bus from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

The best way to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston bus arrive?

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston train arrive?

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Preston Station.

Can I drive from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5214+ hotels available in Preston.

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
20 min
$6
Drive 9.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Jolimont-MCG Station to Prestoncar 9.7 km
11 min
$2–3
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain Mernda / ...
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
43 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jolimont-MCG Station to Prestontaxi 9.7 km
11 min
$27–35
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Smith St/Gertrude St #15 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
46 min
$6
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Wellington Pde/Hoddle St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
54 min
$6

Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston by train

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Distance: 9.6 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jolimont-MCG Station, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jolimont-MCG Station to Mihil St/Victoria St via Wellington Pde/Hoddle St and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 54 min.

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