There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Preston (Station) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain
4h 11m$152–336Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 28m$73–249Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus Melbourne
12h 31m$107–111Drive 847.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Preston (Station)car 847.5 km
8h 56m$150–217Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 49m$123–296Bus via Southern Cross Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 33m$141–227
Sydney to Preston (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Preston (Station) is to bus which costs $107 - $111 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Preston (Station) is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Preston (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Preston Station/Murray Rd via Campbellfield Plaza/Sydney Rd and Gowrie Station/Sages Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Preston (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Sydney and Preston (Station) is 751 km. The road distance is 847.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Preston (Station) without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sydney to Preston (Station), including transfers.
Sydney to Preston (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Preston (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Preston (Station) is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Preston (Station), VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Campbellfield once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Preston (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Sydney to Preston (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Preston (Station) is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Sydney to Preston (Station).
There are 5291+ hotels available in Preston (Station).

















