What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Diggers Rest is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Diggers Rest is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Victoria St/Bell St and arriving at Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way via Nicholson St/Bell St and Essendon Station/Russell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Preston to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Preston and Diggers Rest is 47 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Diggers Rest without a car is to line 251 bus and train which takes 1h 34m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Preston to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Diggers Rest bus from?

Preston to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Bell St station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Diggers Rest train from?

Preston to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Diggers Rest bus arrive?

Preston to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Essendon Station/Rose St.

Where does the Preston to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Preston to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Diggers Rest is 32 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Preston to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 277+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Preston to Diggers Rest - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Diggers Rest by bus, train, car, taxi, 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.

Line 251 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde251
2. Take the train from Clifton Hill Station to Flinders Street Station
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Diggers Rest Station
1h 34m
$10
Drive 31.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Diggers Rest31.7 km
26 min
$7–9
Line 903 bus, line 483 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Bell St to Essendon Station/Rose St903
2. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way483
2h 10m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Diggers Rest31.7 km
26 min
$80–100
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spring St/Bourke St #986
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
1h 49m
$11

Preston to Diggers Rest by bus, foot, and train

249Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.8 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Victoria St/Bell St to Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way via Nicholson St/Bell St, Essendon Station/Rose St, and Essendon Station/Russell St in around 2h 10m.

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