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

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Preston is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Prahran and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Prahran to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Prahran to Preston?

The distance between Prahran and Preston is 14 km. The road distance is 14 km.

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

The best way to get from Prahran to Preston without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 52 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Prahran to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Preston bus from?

Prahran to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Preston train from?

Prahran to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Where does the Prahran to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prahran to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prahran to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Preston is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Prahran to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Preston.

Prahran to Preston - 5 ways to travel via line 86 tram, and line 246 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Prahran to Preston by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
52 min
$12
Drive 14 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Prahran to Prestoncar 14 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Swan St/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
1h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Prestontaxi 14 km
16 min
$35–45
Line 6 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 6
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 32m
$12

Prahran to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 13.9 km
Duration: 52 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Mihil St/Victoria St via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 5m.

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