What is the cheapest way to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston is to towncar which takes 52 min and costs $160 - $180.

How far is it from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

The distance between Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal and Preston is 87 km. The road distance is 63.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

The best way to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 and takes 2h 4m.

Can I drive from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston is 64 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train

There are 6 ways to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston by train, bus, car, taxi, towncar, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Preston StationMernda
1h 36m
$32–39
Drive 63.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston63.6 km
52 min
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach TerminalMelbourne City - Avalon Airport
2h 4m
$29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston63.6 km
52 min
$130–160
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Avalon Airport to Preston63.6 km
52 min
$160–180
Bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach TerminalMelbourne City - Avalon Airport
2. Take the tram from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #4486
2h 6m
$24

Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston by bus and train

49Weekly Services

2h 4mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston.

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Distance: 86.7 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Preston Station via Lara Station and Southern Cross in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, SkyBus operates a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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