What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swanston Street is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Exhibition Building/Rathdowne St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Preston to Swanston Street?

The distance between Preston and Swanston Street is 8 km. The road distance is 9.8 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Swanston Street without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 34 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Swanston Street?

The line 86 tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swanston Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Swanston Street train from?

Preston to Swanston Street train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Swanston Street bus arrive?

Preston to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Exhibition Building/Rathdowne St station.

Where does the Preston to Swanston Street train arrive?

Preston to Swanston Street train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Swanston Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swanston Street is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Preston to Swanston Street.

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Preston to Swanston Street - 4 ways to travel via line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Swanston Street by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11tram 86
34 min
$6
Drive 9.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Swanston Streetcar 9.8 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Exhibition Building/Rathdowne Stbus 251
39 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Swanston Streettaxi 9.8 km
12 min
$27–35

Preston to Swanston Street by tram

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34 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 8.1 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Exhibition Building/Rathdowne St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 39 min.

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