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

The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Preston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Preston is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6.

Is there a direct bus between Thomastown and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newton St/High St and arriving at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thomastown Station station and arriving at Preston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Thomastown to Preston?

The distance between Thomastown and Preston is 7 km. The road distance is 9.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Thomastown to Preston without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Thomastown Station to Preston Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Thomastown to Preston?

The best way to get from Thomastown to Preston is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus, which costs $6 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Thomastown to Preston bus arrive?

Thomastown to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Thomastown to Preston train arrive?

Thomastown to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Preston Station.

Can I drive from Thomastown to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Preston is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Thomastown to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Thomastown to Preston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda / ...
11 min
$6
Drive 9.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thomastown to Prestoncar 9.1 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 555
31 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thomastown to Prestontaxi 9.1 km
11 min
$26–31
Line 555 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 555
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mornane St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h
$6

Thomastown to Preston by train

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Thomastown Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 31 min.

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