There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Prestons by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, line 869 bus
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
- Take the bus from Edmondson Park Station, Stand A to Kurrajong Rd After San Marino Drbus
4h 8m$146–502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
15h 14m$90–253Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
20h 8m$160–359Drive 925.7 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Prestonscar 925.7 km
9h 57m$170–245Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
- Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
5h 53m$109–358Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
7h 36m$117–396Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
20h 8m$146–204
Brisbane to Prestons by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Prestons is to train which costs $90 - $260 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Prestons is to train and fly and line 869 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Prestons. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at San Marino Dr Before Sicilia St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Liverpool Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Prestons station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Liverpool Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Brisbane and Prestons is 802 km. The road distance is 925.7 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Prestons without a car is to train which takes 15h 14m and costs $90 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Brisbane to Prestons, including transfers.
Brisbane to Prestons bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Prestons train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Prestons is to train which takes 15h 14m and costs $90 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 20h 8m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Prestons, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–250 and the journey takes 14h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–900
Train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- customerserviceNSW@transitsystems.com.au
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Edmondson Park Station, Stand A to Kurrajong Rd After San Marino Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Transit Systems
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Brisbane to Prestons bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Brisbane to Prestons train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Prestons is 926 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Brisbane to Prestons.
There are 651+ hotels available in Prestons.