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

From Preston to Macleod by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 510 bus and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Ivanhoe station to Macleod station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 510
510
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4470
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ivanhoe
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 9
    Ride to train station Macleod
    Ride to train station
    Macleod
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Macleod by bus and train

To get from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne, take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Heidelberg station to Macleod station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 9039
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Macleod
    Ride to train station
    Macleod
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Macleod

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Macleod, Melbourne is approximately 14.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Macleod 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 Macleod, Melbourne

Macleod is located at Macleod, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod).

Train stations close to Macleod:

  • Rosanna
  • Macleod
  • Watsonia

Bus stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod)
  • Ruthven St/Macleod Pde (Macleod)
  • Stanton Cres/Thomson Dr (Rosanna)

Related Routes

From Preston to Macleod by bus and train

To get from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne, take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Heidelberg station to Macleod station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 9039
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Macleod
    Ride to train station
    Macleod
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 510, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station near Macleod in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Macleod in Melbourne by tram, bus and train is about 47 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station, which is closest to Macleod in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Preston to Macleod in Melbourne is the Eltham - Glenroy line. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop at 17:01.

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

    The ride from Preston to Macleod costs A$5.30.

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