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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bendigo is to line 86 tram and train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bendigo is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Bourke St/Queen St and Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Raglan St/Plenty Rd #43 and arriving at Bendigo Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Preston to Bendigo?

The distance between Preston and Bendigo is 172 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bendigo without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 3h 18m and costs $14 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Preston to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bendigo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Bendigo train from?

Preston to Bendigo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Raglan St/Plenty Rd #43 station.

Where does the Preston to Bendigo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bendigo train arrive?

Preston to Bendigo train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bendigo is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Preston to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 180+ hotels available in Bendigo.

Preston to Bendigo - 3 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram, and line 251 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Bendigo by tram, train, bus, or car

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Line 86 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Raglan St/Plenty Rd #43 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 18m
$14–18
Line 251 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
4h
$14–33
Drive 149.6 km
1. Drive from Preston to Bendigocar 149.6 km
1h 42m
$27–39

Preston to Bendigo by tram and train

152Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.4 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Little Collins St/Queen St, Bourke St/Queen St, Leeds St/Hopkins St, and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 4h.

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