How to get from Preston to Eltham North by bus and tram?

From Preston to Eltham North by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 517 bus from Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 513
513
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4478
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1719
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Eltham North by bus

To get from Preston to Eltham North in Melbourne, take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 517 bus from Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47165
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47166
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Eltham North

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Eltham North, Melbourne is approximately 24.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Eltham North by bus and tram, 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 Eltham North, Melbourne

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)

Related Routes

From Preston to Eltham North by bus

To get from Preston to Eltham North in Melbourne, take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 517 bus from Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47165
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47166
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 513, Bus line 517.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line 517.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Eltham North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Eltham North in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station near Eltham North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Eltham North in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Preston to get to Eltham North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Eltham North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Eltham North?

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

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