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

The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Preston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Preston is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between North Melbourne and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Abbotsford St/Spencer St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between North Melbourne and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from North Melbourne to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 and arriving at Preston Station via Melbourne Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from North Melbourne to Preston?

The distance between North Melbourne and Preston is 15 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.

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

The best way to get from North Melbourne to Preston without a car is to line 57 tram and train which takes 47 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from North Melbourne to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Preston bus from?

North Melbourne to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Preston train from?

North Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 station.

Where does the North Melbourne to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the North Melbourne to Preston train arrive?

North Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5.

Can I drive from North Melbourne to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between North Melbourne to Preston is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from North Melbourne to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

North Melbourne to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 57 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from North Melbourne to Preston by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 57 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
2. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
47 min
$12
Drive 10.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from North Melbourne to Prestoncar 10.3 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 14m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Melbourne to Prestontaxi 10.3 km
12 min
$28–35
Line 19 tram, line 514 bus
1. Take the tram from Royal Melbourne Hospital-Parkville Station/Royal Pde to Bell St/Sydney Rd #34tram 19
2. Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to O'Keefe St/Bell Stbus 513 / ...
55 min
$12

North Melbourne to Preston by tram and train

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Distance: 14.9 km
Duration: 47 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria St every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 47 min.

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