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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Preston

Composite routes from Canberra to Preston

Cheapest
6 h 45 min
Car
639 km.
from $35
Other
3 h 39 min
Plane, Train
458 km.
from $198.76
9 h 8 min
Bus, Train
457 km.
from $73.52
11 h 22 min
458 km.
from $114.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Qatar Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qatar Airways
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$81.52–$445.65
Jetstar
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$59.78–$358.70
Qantas
Website
1h 18m
Every day
$59.78–$358.70
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$81.52–$445.65
Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
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Transport for NSW
Website
1h 27m
Every 4 hours
$3.70–$5.98
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
8h
Once daily
$59.78–$141.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$2.93–$18.48
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Train operators
Found: 3
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
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V/Line
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Metro Trains Melbourne
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28 min
Every 20 minutes
$3.30
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
NSW TrainLink XPT
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3h 19m
Twice daily
$16.30–$103.26
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
3h 42m
3 times a day
$5.33–$7.07
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Preston is to train which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Bell via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Canberra to Preston?

The distance between Canberra and Preston is 514 km. The road distance is 647 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Canberra to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Preston train from?

Canberra to Preston train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Canberra Station.

Train or bus from Canberra to Preston?

The best way to get from Canberra to Preston is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Canberra to Preston train arrive?

Canberra to Preston train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Goulburn Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Preston is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Canberra to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 4296+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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