How to get from Preston to Essendon by bus?

From Preston to Essendon by bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 510
510
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
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4470
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8828
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Essendon

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 12.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Essendon by bus, 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 Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Preston to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 510
510
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
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4470
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8828
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 510.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne in 35 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Altona station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 35 min.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop at 09:50.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston to Essendon?

    The ride from Preston to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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