How to get from Preston to Deakin University by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Deakin University in Burwood, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Jolimont station. Next, take the 75 tram from 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station to 63-Deakin University/Burwood Hwy (Burwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Deakin University
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
    Jolimont
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18095
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    63-Deakin University/Burwood Hwy (Burwood)
    ID 21103
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deakin University
    Walk to
    Deakin University
    Holland Avenue
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Deakin University in Burwood: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Deakin University/Elgar Rd (Burwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Deakin University
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
    ID 6505
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to Deakin University
    Walk to
    Deakin University
    Holland Avenue
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Deakin University

The distance between Preston, Burwood and Deakin University, Burwood is approximately 23.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Deakin University by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Burwood 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 Deakin University, Burwood

Deakin University is located at Holland Avenue, Burwood and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University/Holland Ave (Burwood).

Bus stations close to Deakin University:

  • Deakin University/Holland Ave (Burwood)
  • Deakin University/Burwood Hwy (Burwood)
  • Daniel St/Elgar Rd (Burwood)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Deakin University in Burwood: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Deakin University/Elgar Rd (Burwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Deakin University
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
    ID 6505
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to Deakin University
    Walk to
    Deakin University
    Holland Avenue
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Deakin University?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Deakin University?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Deakin University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Deakin University?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Jolimont station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Jolimont station near Deakin University in Burwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Deakin University by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Deakin University in Burwood by train and tram is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    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 Deakin University?

    Get off the train at the Jolimont station, which is closest to Deakin University in Burwood.

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Deakin University?

    The last bus from Preston in Preston to Deakin University in Burwood is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) stop at 18:22.

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to Deakin University?

    The ride from Preston to Deakin University costs A$5.30.

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