How to get from Preston to Essendon North by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Essendon North in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon North
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
    Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)
    ID 40898
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 508 bus and finally take the 59 tram from 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
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
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4466
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6172
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 6193
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19623
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Essendon North

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 10.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Essendon North 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 North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 508 bus and finally take the 59 tram from 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
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
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4466
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6172
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 6193
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19623
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 508, Bus line 59.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Preston to Essendon North in Melbourne in 38 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus is about 38 min.

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

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

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

    The first bus from Preston to Essendon North in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop at 00:17.

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

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

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