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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Preston is to line 456 bus and line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Preston is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Gordon Gr/Murray Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Melton to Preston?

The distance between Melton and Preston is 53 km. The road distance is 41.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $19 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Melton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Preston bus from?

Melton to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Preston train from?

Melton to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton to Preston?

The best way to get from Melton to Preston is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Melton to Preston bus arrive?

Melton to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Preston train arrive?

Melton to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Preston is 41 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Melton to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

Melton to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, and line 903 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
1h 43m
$20–23
Line 456 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Gordon Gr/Murray Rdbus 903
2h 33m
$6
Drive 41.3 km
1. Drive from Melton to Prestoncar 41.3 km
36 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Prestontaxi 41.3 km
36 min
$95–120

Melton to Preston by bus and train

286Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.8 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Preston Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Gordon Gr/Murray Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 2h 33m.

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