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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Preston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Preston is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and arriving at Raglan St/Victoria St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Preston?

The distance between Melbourne and Preston is 5 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Preston without a car is to line 251 bus which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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

The line 251 bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Preston bus from?

Melbourne to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Preston train from?

Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 station.

Where does the Melbourne to Preston bus arrive?

Melbourne to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Raglan St/Victoria St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Preston train arrive?

Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Preston is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Preston.

Melbourne to Preston - 4 ways to travel via line 251 bus, line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Preston by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 251 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
16 min
$6
Drive 10.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Prestoncar 10.3 km
14 min
$2–3
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
44 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Prestontaxi 10.3 km
14 min
$28–35

Melbourne to Preston by bus

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16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 44 min.

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