How to get from Preston to Cranbourne North by bus and train?

From Preston to Cranbourne North by bus and train

To get from Preston to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

169minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakleigh
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Cranbourne North by bus and train via 513, 901 and CRANBOURNE

To get from Preston to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

178minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty)
    ID 10987
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Cranbourne North

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Cranbourne North, Melbourne is approximately 59.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Cranbourne North by bus and train, 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 Cranbourne North, Melbourne

Cranbourne North is located at Cranbourne North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North).

Train stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park
  • Lynbrook
  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Station (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Cranbourne North by bus and train via 513, 901 and CRANBOURNE

To get from Preston to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

178minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty)
    ID 10987
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Cranbourne North?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Cranbourne North?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line 901, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cranbourne North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Cranbourne North in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Mordialloc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mordialloc station near Cranbourne North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Cranbourne North in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Preston and Cranbourne North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston to get to Cranbourne North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston and Cranbourne North in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Mordialloc station, which is closest to Cranbourne North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston to Cranbourne North?

    The ride from Preston to Cranbourne North costs A$5.30.

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