What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Cricket Ground and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rowena Pde/Punt Rd and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Cricket Ground 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 Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston?

The distance between Melbourne Cricket Ground and Preston is 10 km. The road distance is 10.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground 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 Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston bus from?

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Rowena Pde/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston bus arrive?

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston train arrive?

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Preston Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Cricket Ground 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
29 min
$6
Drive 10.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Prestoncar 10.2 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
52 min
$12
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Rowena Pde/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
59 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Cricket Ground to Prestontaxi 10.2 km
11 min
$28–35
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
58 min
$6

Melbourne Cricket Ground to Preston by foot and train

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Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Cricket Ground, 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 Melbourne Cricket Ground to Mihil St/Victoria St via Rowena Pde/Punt Rd and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 59 min.

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