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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Preston to Elsternwick?

The distance between Preston and Elsternwick is 21 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Preston to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Elsternwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Preston to Elsternwick is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 246 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Preston to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Preston to Elsternwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Elsternwick is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Preston to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
49 min
$6
Drive 17.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Elsternwickcar 17.4 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 251 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 251
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Elsternwick Station/Horne Stbus 246
1h 11m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Elsternwicktaxi 17.4 km
19 min
$40–55
Line 251 bus, line 67 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 Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46tram 67
1h 31m
$12

Preston to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 20.9 km
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Elsternwick Station/Horne St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 11m.

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