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

The cheapest way to get from Williamstown to Preston is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Williamstown to Preston is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Williamstown and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to Preston. However, there are services departing from Knight St/Victoria St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and High St/Westgarth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Williamstown and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Williamstown station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from North Williamstown Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Williamstown to Preston?

The distance between Williamstown and Preston is 26 km. The road distance is 22.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Williamstown to Preston without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Williamstown to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Williamstown to Preston bus from?

Williamstown to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Knight St/Victoria St station.

Where do I catch the Williamstown to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Williamstown to Preston?

The best way to get from Williamstown to Preston is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 506 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Williamstown to Preston bus arrive?

Williamstown to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Williamstown to Preston train arrive?

Williamstown to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Williamstown to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to Preston is 22 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Williamstown to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 6 ways to get from Williamstown to Preston by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
58 min
$5
Drive 22.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Williamstown to Prestoncar 22.4 km
27 min
$4–6
Line 472 bus, line 506 bus
1. Take the bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Westgarth St/High Stbus 506
2h 11m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Williamstown to Prestontaxi 22.4 km
27 min
$55–70
Train, line 86 tram
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 15m
$11
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 16m
$11

Williamstown to Preston by train

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Distance: 25.9 km
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a train from North Williamstown Station to Preston Station via Southern Cross Station in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Mihil St/Victoria St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Westgarth St/High St, and High St/Westgarth St in around 2h 11m.

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