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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southbank is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Southbank is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southbank?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Little Collins St/Queen St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Southbank?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Preston to Southbank?

The distance between Preston and Southbank is 11 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Southbank without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southbank bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Southbank train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Southbank?

The best way to get from Preston to Southbank is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Preston to Southbank bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Southbank train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Southbank?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southbank is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Preston to Southbank.

Where can I stay near Southbank?

There are 5293+ hotels available in Southbank.

Preston to Southbank - 4 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
24 min
$6
Drive 11.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Southbankcar 11.8 km
14 min
$3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
48 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Southbanktaxi 11.8 km
14 min
$30–40

Preston to Southbank by train

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Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: 24 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 24 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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