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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Traralgon is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Traralgon is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Traralgon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Traralgon Station/Princes St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Richmond Station/Punt Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Traralgon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Traralgon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Traralgon?

The distance between Preston and Traralgon is 168 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Traralgon without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Preston to Traralgon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Traralgon bus from?

Preston to Traralgon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where do I catch the Preston to Traralgon train from?

Preston to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Traralgon?

The best way to get from Preston to Traralgon is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $24 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Preston to Traralgon bus arrive?

Preston to Traralgon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Preston to Traralgon train arrive?

Preston to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Traralgon Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Traralgon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Traralgon is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Preston to Traralgon.

Where can I stay near Traralgon?

There are 40+ hotels available in Traralgon.

Preston to Traralgon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Traralgon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Traralgon StationTraralgon
3h 15m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes StTraralgon
3h 46m
$6–23
Drive 167.9 km
1. Drive from Preston to Traralgon167.9 km
1h 58m
$33–47

Preston to Traralgon by train

168Weekly Trains

3h 15mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Traralgon Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 2h 7m.

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