What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to La Trobe University?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to La Trobe University is to line 86 tram which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to La Trobe University?

The fastest way to get from Preston to La Trobe University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and La Trobe University?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to La Trobe University. However, there are services departing from Mihil St/Victoria St and arriving at La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and La Trobe University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from David St/Plenty Rd #47 and arriving at La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Preston to La Trobe University?

The distance between Preston and La Trobe University is 5 km.

How do I travel from Preston to La Trobe University without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to La Trobe University without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 21 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Preston to La Trobe University?

The line 86 tram from David St/Plenty Rd #47 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to La Trobe University bus from?

Preston to La Trobe University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mihil St/Victoria St station.

Where do I catch the Preston to La Trobe University train from?

Preston to La Trobe University train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from David St/Plenty Rd #47 station.

Where does the Preston to La Trobe University bus arrive?

Preston to La Trobe University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Preston to La Trobe University train arrive?

Preston to La Trobe University train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 station.

Where can I stay near La Trobe University?

There are 5095+ hotels available in La Trobe University.

Preston to La Trobe University - 4 ways to travel via line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to La Trobe University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 86 tram
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1. Take the tram from David St/Plenty Rd #47 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60tram 86
21 min
$6
Line 251 bus, line 550 bus
1. Take the bus from Mihil St/Victoria St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Drbus 550
1h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to La Trobe Universitytaxi 7.1 km
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from Preston to La Trobe Universitywalk 5.7 km
1h 8m

Preston to La Trobe University by tram and foot

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21 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and La Trobe University, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from David St/Plenty Rd #47 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mihil St/Victoria St to La Trobe University via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr in around 1h 3m.

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