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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Preston is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Preston. However, there are services departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spencer St/Bourke St #1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Preston?

The distance between South Melbourne and Preston is 12 km. The road distance is 13.6 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Preston without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 1h 5m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from South Melbourne to Preston, including transfers.

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

South Melbourne to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ferrars St/City Rd station.

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

South Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Preston train arrive?

South Melbourne to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Preston is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from South Melbourne to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne to Preston by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 5m
$6
Drive 13.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to Prestoncar 13.6 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 234 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 19m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Prestontaxi 13.6 km
16 min
$35–45
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Bell St/Nicholson St #135tram 1
1h 14m
$12

South Melbourne to Preston by tram

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Distance: 12.4 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Mihil St/Victoria St via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 1h 19m.

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