How to get from Preston to Keilor Downs by train and tram?

From Preston to Keilor Downs by train and tram

To get from Preston to Keilor Downs in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Keilor Plains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Keilor Downs
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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keilor Plains
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Keilor Downs
    Walk to
    Keilor Downs
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Keilor Downs by bus and train

To get from Preston to Keilor Downs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Keilor Plains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Keilor Downs
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keilor Plains
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keilor Downs
    Walk to
    Keilor Downs
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Keilor Downs

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Keilor Downs, Melbourne is approximately 31.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Keilor Downs by 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 Keilor Downs, Melbourne

Keilor Downs is located at Keilor Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (Keilor Downs).

Train stations close to Keilor Downs:

  • Keilor Plains
  • St Albans
  • Watergardens

Bus stations close to Keilor Downs:

  • Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (Keilor Downs)
  • Theodore St/Taylors Rd (St Albans)
  • Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (St Albans)

Related Routes

From Preston to Keilor Downs by bus and train

To get from Preston to Keilor Downs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Keilor Plains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Keilor Downs
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keilor Plains
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keilor Downs
    Walk to
    Keilor Downs
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Keilor Downs?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Keilor Downs?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Keilor Downs 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 till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Keilor Downs in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Keilor Downs in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Preston and Keilor Downs in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Keilor Downs?

    The ride from Preston to Keilor Downs costs A$5.30.

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