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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Donvale in Donvale, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Victoria Park station. Next, take the 907 bus from Johnston St/Hoddle St (Collingwood) station to Mulsanne Way/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 907
907
Walk to Donvale
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
    Victoria Park
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Collingwood)
    ID 934
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mulsanne Way/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 3972
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Preston to Donvale in Donvale, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 902 bus from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Donvale
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
    Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 715
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 3973
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Donvale

The distance between Preston, Donvale and Donvale, Donvale is approximately 27.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Donvale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Donvale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Donvale 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 Donvale, Donvale

Donvale is located at McGowans Road, Donvale and the nearest public transport station is Whitefriars College/Park Rd (Donvale).

Train stations close to Donvale:

  • Mitcham
  • Nunawading
  • Heatherdale

Bus stations close to Donvale:

  • Whitefriars College/Park Rd (Donvale)
  • White Lodge Ct/Park Rd (Donvale)
  • Whitefriars Monastery/Park Rd (Donvale)

By bus

To get from Preston to Donvale in Donvale, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 902 bus from Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Donvale
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
    Manningham Rd/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 715
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 3973
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    McGowans Road
    1.59 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 907.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Donvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Donvale?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Victoria Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Victoria Park station near Donvale in Donvale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Donvale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Donvale in Donvale by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Donvale?

    Get off the train at the Victoria Park stop, which is closest to Donvale in Donvale.

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to Donvale?

    The ride from Preston to Donvale costs A$5.30.

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