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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portland is to train and bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Portland. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Portland?

The distance between Preston and Portland is 383 km. The road distance is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $16 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Preston to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portland bus from?

Preston to Portland bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Preston to Portland bus arrive?

Preston to Portland bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Preston to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portland is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Preston to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

Preston to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Portland by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
7h 52m
$16–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
9h 13m
$104–141
Drive 362 km
1. Drive from Preston to Portlandcar 362 km
4h 25m
$65–93
Line 86 tram, fly, bus
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
3. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
6h 6m
$244–394

Preston to Portland by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 383.5 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Little Collins St/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 9h 13m.

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