How to get from Preston to Lockwood South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Lockwood South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

267minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    ID 47916
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Preston to Lockwood South 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 MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

296minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
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
    62 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
    75 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 - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    ID 47916
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Lockwood South

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Lockwood South, Melbourne is approximately 225.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Lockwood South 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 Lockwood South, Melbourne

Lockwood South is located at Lockwood South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South).

Bus stations close to Lockwood South:

  • Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Preston to Lockwood South 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 MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

296minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
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
    62 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
    75 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 - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Pinjarra Dr/Bendigo - Maldon Rd (Lockwood South)
    ID 47916
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Lockwood South?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Lockwood South?

    The alternative route takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Lockwood South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Lockwood South in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Preston station near Preston to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Lockwood South in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Lockwood South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Lockwood South in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Preston station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Lockwood South in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Lockwood South in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Lockwood South costs A$12.74.

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