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How to get fromPrestons to Melbourneby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Prestons to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 869 bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marino Dr Before Sicilia St to Edmondson Park Station, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    4h 31m
    $159–425

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    11h 40m
    $66–251

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    11h 48m
    $98–103

  4. Drive 822.4 km

    1. Drive from Prestons to Melbournecar car 822.4 km
    8h 35m
    $151–219

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    6h
    $144–525

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    7h 31m
    $127–389

  7. Bus via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    14h 20m
    $107–202

Prestons to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–240 and the journey takes 10h 11m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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