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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Altona North is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Altona North is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Altona North?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kallista Ct/Murray Rd and arriving at McArthurs Rd/Millers Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Altona North?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Altona North station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Newport Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Altona North?

The distance between Preston and Altona North is 27 km. The road distance is 24.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Altona North without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Preston to Altona North, including transfers.

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

Preston to Altona North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mornane St/Victoria St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Altona North?

The best way to get from Preston to Altona North is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 232 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Preston to Altona North bus arrive?

Preston to Altona North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Preston to Altona North train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Altona North?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Altona North is 24 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Preston to Altona North.

Where can I stay near Altona North?

There are 5011+ hotels available in Altona North.

Preston to Altona North - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Altona North 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
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Newport Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
1h 13m
$12
Drive 24.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Altona Northcar 24.4 km
26 min
$5–7
Line 251 bus, line 232 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to McArthurs Rd/Millers Rdbus 232
1h 31m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Altona Northtaxi 24.4 km
26 min
$60–75
Line 86 tram, line 232 bus
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St to McArthurs Rd/Millers Rdbus 232
1h 29m
$12
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Kallista Ct/Murray Rd to McArthurs Rd/Millers Rdbus 903
1h 34m
$6

Preston to Altona North by train and bus

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.9 km
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Seventh Ave/Blackshaws Rd via Flinders Street Station, Newport Station, and Newport Interchange/Mason St in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to McArthurs Rd/Millers Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St in around 1h 31m.

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