How to get from Preston to Dixons Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Dixons Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    ID 7894
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Dixons Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    ID 7894
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Dixons Creek

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Dixons Creek, Melbourne is approximately 70.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Dixons Creek 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 Dixons Creek, Melbourne

Dixons Creek is located at Dixons Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra).

Bus stations close to Dixons Creek:

  • Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Dixons Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)
    ID 7894
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Dixons Creek?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Dixons Creek?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Dixons Creek in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Dixons Creek in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Dixons Creek in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Dixons Creek in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Preston station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Dixons Creek in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Dixons Creek in Melbourne.

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