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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Clayton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Clayton is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Clayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Kathleen St/Murray Rd and arriving at Clayton North Primary School/North Rd via Oakleigh Station/Johnson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Clayton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Clayton station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Clayton Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Clayton?

The distance between Preston and Clayton is 29 km. The road distance is 25.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Clayton without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 1h 13m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Preston to Clayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Clayton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Clayton train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Clayton bus arrive?

Preston to Clayton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Preston to Clayton train arrive?

Preston to Clayton train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Swanston St/Bourke St #6 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Clayton?

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

Where can I stay near Clayton?

There are 5183+ hotels available in Clayton.

Preston to Clayton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram, and line 251 bus

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

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Line 86 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
1h 13m
$12
Drive 25.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Claytoncar 25.3 km
25 min
$5–7
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 Town Hall Station to Clayton Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
1h 27m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Claytontaxi 25.3 km
25 min
$60–75
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
2h 2m
$12
Line 903 bus, line 733 bus
1. Take the bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rdbus 733
2h 9m
$6

Preston to Clayton by tram and train

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.5 km
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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