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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Sydney St/Charman Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Cheltenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Preston to Cheltenham?

The distance between Preston and Cheltenham is 32 km. The road distance is 28.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Preston to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cheltenham bus from?

Preston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Preston to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Preston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Preston to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cheltenham is 29 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Preston to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 5016+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Preston to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Cheltenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
1h 7m
$6
Line 251 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cheltenham Stationtrain Frankston
1h 41m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Cheltenhamtaxi 28.7 km
29 min
$70–85
Drive 28.7 km
1. Drive from Preston to Cheltenhamcar 28.7 km
29 min
$6–8
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Sydney St/Charman Rdbus 600 / ...
2h 3m
$6

Preston to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 32.4 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Cheltenham Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Sydney St/Charman Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Acland St/Barkly St in around 2h 3m.

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