How to get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram?

From Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22750
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram via 11, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 462

To get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 462 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Creekside College/The Crossing (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 462
462
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 27854
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Watergardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Creekside College/The Crossing (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46048
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 36.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne

Caroline Springs - Bal is located at Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram via 11, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 462

To get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 462 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Creekside College/The Crossing (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 462
462
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 27854
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Watergardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Creekside College/The Crossing (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46048
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 460.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 462.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Caroline Springs - Bal 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 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Preston to get to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Preston and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The ride from Preston to Caroline Springs - Bal costs A$5.30.

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