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

From Preston to Donald by bus and train

To get from Preston to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

342minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 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
    Ballarat Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Donald by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Preston to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

466minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Donald

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Donald, Melbourne is approximately 321.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 342 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Donald 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 Donald, Melbourne

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Donald by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Preston to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

466minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 342 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 466 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Donald in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Donald in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Donald in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 42 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Donald in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Donald costs A$12.74.

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