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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Preston is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Preston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mernda Station station and arriving at Preston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Mernda to Preston?

The distance between Mernda and Preston is 21 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Preston without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Mernda Station to Preston Station takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Preston bus from?

Mernda to Preston bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Mernda to Preston?

The best way to get from Mernda to Preston is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h.

Where does the Mernda to Preston bus arrive?

Mernda to Preston bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mernda to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Preston is 20 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Mernda to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5403+ hotels available in Preston.

Mernda to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda / ...
28 min
$6
- 4:04 AM – 4:32 AM
  train 28 min • Direct
  $5
- 4:24 AM – 4:52 AM
  train 28 min • Direct
  $5
- 4:44 AM – 5:12 AM
  train 28 min • Direct
  $5
Drive 20.1 km
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1. Drive from Mernda to Prestoncar 20.1 km
18 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 382
1h
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Prestontaxi 20.1 km
18 min
$50–60

Mernda to Preston by train

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Distance: 20.6 km
Duration: 28 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Mernda Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd hourly, and the journey takes 1h. Metropolitan buses also services this route hourly.

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