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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 6652
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Preston to Melton in Melton, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

130minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 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
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 6652
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Melton

The distance between Preston, Melton and Melton, Melton is approximately 54.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Melton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melton and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Melton, Melton

Melton is located at High Street, Melton 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)
  • Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/Unitt St (Melton)

By bus

To get from Preston to Melton in Melton, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

130minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 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
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 6652
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    100 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 109 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Melton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Melton?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Melton in Melton by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Melton?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Melton?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Melton in Melton.

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

    The ride from Preston to Melton costs A$5.30.

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