How to get from Preston to Emerald by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

176minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Emerald 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 Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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 9039
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Emerald

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Emerald, Melbourne is approximately 67.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Emerald by bus, train 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 Emerald, Melbourne

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lawson Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Lawson Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Memorial Ave/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Emerald 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 Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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 9039
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Emerald in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Emerald in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Emerald in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Emerald in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Emerald?

    The ride from Preston to Emerald costs A$5.30.

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