There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 16m$16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
6h 38m$9–44Drive 283.4 km
- Drive from Preston to Bairnsdalecar 283.4 km
3h 21m$51–73
Preston to Bairnsdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Preston and Bairnsdale is 285 km. The road distance is 283.4 km.
The best way to get from Preston to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Preston to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Preston to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.
Preston to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.
The best way to get from Preston to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Bairnsdale via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Preston to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bairnsdale is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Preston to Bairnsdale.
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