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

From Preston to Melton by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Melton 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 455 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 455
455
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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368605
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Micasa Rise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    Ride to bus station
    Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    ID 6593
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Melton by bus, train and tram via 11, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 458

To get from Preston to Melton 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    ID 6651
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Melton

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Melton, Melbourne is approximately 52.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Melton 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 Melton, Melbourne

Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Melton
  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
  • High St/Station Rd (Melton)
  • Unitt St/O'Neills Rd (Melton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Melton by bus, train and tram via 11, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 458

To get from Preston to Melton 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Alexandra St/High St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
    ID 6651
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 455.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 458.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Melton 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 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Melton 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 Melton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Melton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Melton costs A$5.30.