What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bentleigh East?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bentleigh East. However, there are services departing from Kathleen St/Murray Rd and arriving at Alexander St/Centre Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bentleigh East?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Bentleigh East station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Preston to Bentleigh East?

The distance between Preston and Bentleigh East is 26 km. The road distance is 22.4 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Bentleigh East without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Bentleigh East?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Preston to Bentleigh East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bentleigh East bus from?

Preston to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Kathleen St/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bentleigh East train from?

Preston to Bentleigh East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Preston Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bentleigh East?

The best way to get from Preston to Bentleigh East is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Preston to Bentleigh East bus arrive?

Preston to Bentleigh East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Bentleigh East train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Bentleigh East?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bentleigh East is 22 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Preston to Bentleigh East.

Where can I stay near Bentleigh East?

There are 5129+ hotels available in Bentleigh East.

Preston to Bentleigh East - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Bentleigh East by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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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 Bentleigh Stationtrain Frankston
58 min
$6
Drive 22.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Bentleigh Eastcar 22.4 km
25 min
$4–6
Line 251 bus, line 64 tram
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 251
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68tram 64
2h 12m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Bentleigh Easttaxi 22.4 km
25 min
$55–70
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus 903
2h 16m
$6

Preston to Bentleigh East by train

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Distance: 26.4 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Preston Station to Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station in around 58 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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