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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Watsonia is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Watsonia is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Watsonia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belgrove St/Bell St and arriving at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Watsonia?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Watsonia station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Watsonia Station via Clifton Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Preston to Watsonia?

The distance between Preston and Watsonia is 12 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Watsonia without a car is to line 514 bus which takes 31 min and costs $6.

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

The line 514 bus from Belgrove St/Bell St to Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Watsonia bus from?

Preston to Watsonia bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Belgrove St/Bell St station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Watsonia train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Watsonia bus arrive?

Preston to Watsonia bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy.

Where does the Preston to Watsonia train arrive?

Preston to Watsonia train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Watsonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Watsonia is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Preston to Watsonia.

Where can I stay near Watsonia?

There are 5076+ hotels available in Watsonia.

Preston to Watsonia - 4 ways to travel via train, line 514 bus

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

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Line 514 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Belgrove St/Bell St to Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwybus 514
31 min
$6
Drive 9.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Watsoniacar 9.6 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25tram 86
2. Take the train from Clifton Hill Station to Watsonia Stationtrain Hurstbridge
50 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Watsoniataxi 9.6 km
11 min
$27–33

Preston to Watsonia by bus

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31 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.6 km
Duration: 31 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Belgrove St/Bell St to Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 31 min.

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