There are 6 ways to get from Tarneit to Preston by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
1h 29m$20–23Drive 37.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tarneit to Prestoncar 37.8 km
37 min$7–10Line 903 bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Gordon Gr/Murray Rdbus 903
2h 15m$19–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tarneit to Prestontaxi 37.8 km
37 min$90–110Train, line 86 tram
- Take the train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 51m$20–23Train, line 251 bus
- Take the train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 52m$26–29
Tarneit to Preston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarneit to Preston is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Tarneit to Preston is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarneit to Preston. However, there are services departing from Felix Way/Hummingbird Bvd and arriving at Gordon Gr/Murray Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarneit station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Tarneit Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Tarneit and Preston is 46 km. The road distance is 37.8 km.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Tarneit to Preston, including transfers.
Tarneit to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Tarneit to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Tarneit Station.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Preston is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Tarneit, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Family St/Leakes Rd to Preston Station via Tarneit Station, Tarneit Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Gordon Gr/Murray Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Clifton Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Gordon Gr/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Tarneit to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gordon Gr/Murray Rd station.
Tarneit to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarneit to Preston is 38 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Tarneit to Preston.
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