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

From Preston to Jacana by bus and train

To get from Preston to Jacana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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 - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)
    ID 28167
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenroy
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    ID 43458
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Jacana by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Preston to Jacana 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 Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    ID 43458
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Jacana

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Jacana, Melbourne is approximately 14.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Jacana by bus and train, 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 Jacana, Melbourne

Jacana is located at Jacana, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows).

Train stations close to Jacana:

  • Broadmeadows
  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Jacana:

  • Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
  • Sorrento St/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
  • Pearcedale Pde/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Jacana by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from Preston to Jacana 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 Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
    ID 43458
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

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

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

    The 513 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Glenroy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glenroy station near Jacana in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 513 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 Jacana in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Glenroy stop, which is closest to Jacana in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Preston to Jacana?

    The ride from Preston to Jacana costs A$5.30.

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