How to get from Preston to Lismore by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Lismore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

242minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
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
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Lismore 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 Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

265minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
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
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Lismore
The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Lismore, Melbourne is approximately 214.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Lismore by bus, 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 Lismore, Melbourne

Lismore is located at Lismore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore).

Bus stations close to Lismore:

  • Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Lismore 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 Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

265minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
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
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 2 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Lismore in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 4 hr 2 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Lismore?

    The ride from Preston to Lismore costs A$8.54.

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