How to get from Preston to Alma by bus, train and tram?

From Preston to Alma by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 15 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

495min
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43472
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Alma

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 192.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 495 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Alma by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Train And Tram timetable from Preston to Alma

To check the bus, train and tram timetable from Preston to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston) and destination (Alma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 495 minutes, using Tram line 11, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Alma in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 15 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Alma in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station near Preston to Southern Cross Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station near Alma in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Alma in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Alma in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 8 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Preston to get to Alma in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Preston and Alma in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Southern Cross Railway Station, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

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