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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hill Gr/Murray Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Essendon Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Essendon?

The distance between Preston and Essendon is 13 km. The road distance is 10.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Essendon without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs $6.

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

The bus from Hill Gr/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essendon bus from?

Preston to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Hill Gr/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Essendon bus arrive?

Preston to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Essendon is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Preston to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5205+ hotels available in Essendon.

Preston to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 86 tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Essendon by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hill Gr/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
36 min
$6
Drive 10.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Essendoncar 10.9 km
13 min
$2–3
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 Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 16m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Essendontaxi 10.9 km
13 min
$30–40

Preston to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 13.1 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Hill Gr/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 36 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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