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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Blackburn North is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Blackburn North is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Blackburn North?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Blackburn North. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rd via Swanston St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Blackburn North?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Blackburn North station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Blackburn Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Blackburn North?

The distance between Preston and Blackburn North is 27 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Blackburn North without a car is to line 86 tram and line 906 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Preston to Blackburn North, including transfers.

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

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

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

Preston to Blackburn North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Blackburn North bus arrive?

Preston to Blackburn North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Preston to Blackburn North train arrive?

Preston to Blackburn North train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Blackburn North?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Blackburn North is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Preston to Blackburn North.

Where can I stay near Blackburn North?

There are 5239+ hotels available in Blackburn North.

Preston to Blackburn North - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 86 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Blackburn North by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Line 86 tram, line 906 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Brunswick St/Gertrude St #13tram 86
2. Take the bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rdbus 906
1h 12m
$12
Drive 15.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Blackburn Northcar 15.9 km
17 min
$3–5
Line 251 bus, line 906 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 251
2. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rdbus 906
1h 24m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Blackburn Northtaxi 15.9 km
17 min
$40–50
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 86
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 19m
$12
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
1h 29m
$6

Preston to Blackburn North by tram, foot, and bus

445Weekly Services

1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.5 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Eastern Fwy/Blackburn Rd via Swanston St/Lonsdale St in around 1h 24m.

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