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

The cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Yarra to Preston is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between South Yarra and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from South Yarra to Preston. However, there are services departing from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd and arriving at Raglan St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from South Yarra station to Preston. However, there are services departing from South Yarra Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from South Yarra to Preston?

The distance between South Yarra and Preston is 13 km. The road distance is 11.5 km.

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

The best way to get from South Yarra to Preston without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 50 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from South Yarra to Preston, including transfers.

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

South Yarra to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd station.

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

South Yarra to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Where does the South Yarra to Preston bus arrive?

South Yarra to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the South Yarra to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Yarra to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between South Yarra to Preston is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from South Yarra to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

South Yarra to Preston - 5 ways to travel via line 86 tram, and line 246 bus

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

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Line 86 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
50 min
$12
Drive 11.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Yarra to Prestoncar 11.5 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
55 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Yarra to Prestontaxi 11.5 km
13 min
$30–40
Line 58 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from South Yarra to Bourke St/William St #5tram 58
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 30m
$12

South Yarra to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 12.8 km
Duration: 50 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd to Raglan St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 55 min.

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