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

From Preston to Avoca by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Avoca 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

215min
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
    46 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
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Avoca by bus and train

To get from Preston to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    230 m • 5 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
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Avoca

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Avoca, Melbourne is approximately 199.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Avoca 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 Avoca

To check the bus, train and tram timetable from Preston to Avoca using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston) and destination (Avoca), 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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From Preston to Avoca by bus and train

To get from Preston to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    230 m • 5 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
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Tram line 11, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Avoca?

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Avoca 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 3 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Avoca in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

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

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