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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Footscray is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Preston to Footscray?

The distance between Preston and Footscray is 18 km. The road distance is 15 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Preston to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Footscray bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Footscray?

The best way to get from Preston to Footscray is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Preston to Footscray bus arrive?

Preston to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Preston to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Footscray is 15 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Preston to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5234+ hotels available in Footscray.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
41 min
$6
Drive 15 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Footscraycar 15 km
18 min
$3–4
Line 251 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 17m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Footscraytaxi 15 km
18 min
$35–50
Line 251 bus, line 220 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley Stbus 220
1h 25m
$12

Preston to Footscray by train

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Distance: 18.2 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Leeds St/Hopkins St via Little Collins St/Queen St and Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 17m.

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