How to get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground 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 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd (Warrandyte) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Kangaroo Ground
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
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 17895
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 50836
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd (Warrandyte)
    ID 4035
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kangaroo Ground
    Walk to
    Kangaroo Ground
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 11, 513 and 578

To get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground 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 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 513
513
Bus - 578
578
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
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Kangaroo Ground

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne is approximately 47.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Kangaroo Ground 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 Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Train stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 11, 513 and 578

To get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground 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 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 513
513
Bus - 578
578
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
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 906, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Kangaroo Ground?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 513, Bus line 578.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) stop, which is closest to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Kangaroo Ground?

    The ride from Preston to Kangaroo Ground costs A$5.30.

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