What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Prestons?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Prestons is to bus which costs $98 - $103 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Prestons?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Prestons is to fly and line 869 bus which takes 4h and costs $160 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Prestons?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Prestons. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at San Marino Dr Before Sicilia St via Liverpool Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Prestons?

The distance between Melbourne and Prestons is 763 km. The road distance is 821 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Prestons without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Prestons without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $98 - $103.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Prestons?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Melbourne to Prestons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Prestons bus from?

Melbourne to Prestons bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Prestons?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Prestons is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $98 - $103. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Melbourne to Prestons bus arrive?

Melbourne to Prestons bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Prestons?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Prestons is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Melbourne to Prestons.

Where can I stay near Prestons?

There are 590+ hotels available in Prestons.

Melbourne to Prestons - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 869 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Prestons by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly from Melbourne Airport, line 869 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the bus from Edmondson Park Station, Stand A to Kurrajong Rd After San Marino Drbus
4h
$161–460
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 11m
$70–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
10h 41m
$98–103
Drive 821 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Prestonscar 821 km
8h 34m
$149–215
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h 41m
$146–610
Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
12h 49m
$161–330

Melbourne to Prestons by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 41mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Prestons.

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Distance: 762.8 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Prestons, NSW, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.

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