What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to South Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to South Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to South Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Preston to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to South Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd via Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to South Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Bell St/Nicholson St #135 and arriving at Cecil St/Park St #25 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to South Melbourne?

The distance between Preston and South Melbourne is 15 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

How do I travel from Preston to South Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to South Melbourne without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 1h 4m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Preston to South Melbourne?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Preston to South Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to South Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to South Melbourne train from?

Preston to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Bell St/Nicholson St #135 station.

Where does the Preston to South Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to South Melbourne train arrive?

Preston to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Cecil St/Park St #25 station.

Can I drive from Preston to South Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to South Melbourne is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Preston to South Melbourne.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5267+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Preston to South Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 251 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to South Melbourne by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Bell St/Nicholson St #135 to Cecil St/Park St #25tram 1
1h 4m
$12
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to South Melbournecar 13.2 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
1h 7m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to South Melbournetaxi 13.2 km
15 min
$35–45
Line 86 tram, line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127tram 96
1h 8m
$6
Line 251 bus, line 96 tram
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127tram 96
1h 10m
$12

Preston to South Melbourne by bus and tram

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Distance: 15.1 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and South Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Bell St/Nicholson St #135 to Cecil St/Park St #25 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 48 min.

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