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

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Preston is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Swanston St/Bourke St #6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Prahran to Preston?

The distance between Prahran and Preston is 13 km. The road distance is 14 km.

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

The best way to get from Prahran to Preston without a car is to line 246 bus and line 251 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Prahran to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Preston train from?

Prahran to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 station.

Where does the Prahran to Preston train arrive?

Prahran to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station.

Can I drive from Prahran to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Preston is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Prahran to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 4908+ hotels available in Preston.

Prahran to Preston - 5 ways to travel via line 246 bus, and line 251 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Prahran to Preston by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria St251
1h 4m
$10
Drive 14 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Prahran to Preston14 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 6 tram, line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #106
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #4486
1h 11m
$11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Preston14 km
16 min
$29–35
Line 6 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #86
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Raglan St/Victoria St251
1h 24m
$10

Prahran to Preston by train and bus

265Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.3 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Mihil St/Victoria St via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 and Swanston St/Bourke St #6 in around 1h 11m.

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