What is the cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Preston (Station) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston (Station) station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Preston (Station) and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

The distance between Preston (Station) and Melbourne is 11 km. The road distance is 9.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

The train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Melbourne bus from?

Preston (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Melbourne is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Melbourne bus arrive?

Preston (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Melbourne train arrive?

Preston (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Preston (Station) to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston (Station) to Melbourne is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Preston (Station) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Preston (Station) to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
24 min
$6
Drive 9.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston (Station) to Melbournecar 9.8 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus 251
1h 26m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston (Station) to Melbournetaxi 9.8 km
11 min
$27–35
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from David St/Plenty Rd #47 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5tram 86
59 min
$6

Preston (Station) to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: 24 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St hourly, and the journey takes 55 min.

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