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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Williamstown is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Williamstown is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Williamstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Williamstown. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Laverton St/Victoria St via Westgarth St/High St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Williamstown?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Williamstown station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at North Williamstown Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to Williamstown?

The distance between Preston and Williamstown is 25 km. The road distance is 22.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Williamstown without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $6.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Williamstown bus from?

Preston to Williamstown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Westgarth St/High St station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Williamstown train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Williamstown?

The best way to get from Preston to Williamstown is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 506 bus and line 472 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Preston to Williamstown bus arrive?

Preston to Williamstown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Williamstown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Williamstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Williamstown is 22 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Preston to Williamstown.

Where can I stay near Williamstown?

There are 5239+ hotels available in Williamstown.

Preston to Williamstown - 6 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Williamstown by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to North Williamstown Stationtrain Williamstown
1h 4m
$5
Drive 22.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Williamstowncar 22.4 km
26 min
$4–6
Line 251 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 251
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to North Williamstown Stationtrain Williamstown
1h 37m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Williamstowntaxi 22.4 km
26 min
$55–70
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Williamstown Stationtrain Williamstown
1h 27m
$11
Line 506 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgarth St/High St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 506
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Laverton St/Victoria Stbus 472
2h 2m
$12

Preston to Williamstown by train

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Distance: 24.8 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to North Williamstown Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Laverton St/Victoria St via High St/Westgarth St, Westgarth St/High St, and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 2h 2m.

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