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How to get from Preston to Boort by bus and train?

From Preston to Boort by bus and train

To get from Preston to Boort in Boort, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

304minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Boort
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 6
    Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort)
    ID 16936
    105 min
  • 8
    Walk to Boort
    Walk to
    Boort
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Boort by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Boort in Boort, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

311minA$12.74
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Boort
Leaves from 41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6104
    1.95 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort)
    ID 16936
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boort
    Walk to
    Boort
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Boort

The distance between Preston, Boort and Boort, Boort is approximately 296.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 304 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Boort by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boort – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Boort and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Boort, Boort

Boort is located at Boort, Boort and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort).

Bus stations close to Boort:

  • Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort)

From Preston to Boort by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Boort in Boort, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

311minA$12.74
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Boort
Leaves from 41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Collins St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6104
    1.95 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Godfrey St (Boort)
    ID 16936
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boort
    Walk to
    Boort
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 304 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO.

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

    The alternative route takes 311 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - SWAN HILL VIA BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Boort?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Boort?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Boort in Boort.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Boort by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Boort in Boort by train and bus is about 5 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Boort?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Boort?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Boort in Boort.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Preston to Boort?

    The ride from Preston to Boort costs A$13.84.

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