What is the cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Preston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Preston?

The fastest way to get from West Footscray to Preston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between West Footscray and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from West Footscray to Preston. However, there are services departing from Elphinstone St/Barkly St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from West Footscray station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Swanston St/Bourke St #6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from West Footscray to Preston?

The distance between West Footscray and Preston is 21 km. The road distance is 17.5 km.

How do I travel from West Footscray to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from West Footscray to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 1h 15m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from West Footscray to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from West Footscray to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Preston bus from?

West Footscray to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elphinstone St/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Preston train from?

West Footscray to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Tottenham Station.

Where does the West Footscray to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Footscray to Preston train arrive?

West Footscray to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from West Footscray to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between West Footscray to Preston is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from West Footscray to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

West Footscray to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 86 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from West Footscray to Preston by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 15m
$12
Drive 17.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from West Footscray to Prestoncar 17.5 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 220 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 220
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 40m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Footscray to Prestontaxi 17.5 km
20 min
$45–55

West Footscray to Preston by train, foot, and tram

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Distance: 20.6 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between West Footscray, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Mihil St/Victoria St via Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 40m.

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