How to get from Preston to Mount Evelyn by bus and train?

From Preston to Mount Evelyn by bus and train

To get from Preston to Mount Evelyn in Mount Evelyn, 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the 679 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

141minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Mount Evelyn
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14587
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Evelyn
    Walk to
    Mount Evelyn
    Clancys Road
    720 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Mount Evelyn by bus and train via 903, BELGRAVE and 663

To get from Preston to Mount Evelyn in Mount Evelyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 663 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 663
663
Walk to Mount Evelyn
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 2476
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14687
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Evelyn
    Walk to
    Mount Evelyn
    Clancys Road
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Mount Evelyn

The distance between Preston, Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn, Mount Evelyn is approximately 62.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Mount Evelyn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mount Evelyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Mount Evelyn 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 Mount Evelyn, Mount Evelyn

Mount Evelyn is located at Clancys Road, Mount Evelyn and the nearest public transport station is Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn).

Bus stations close to Mount Evelyn:

  • Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn)
  • Clegg Rd/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn)
  • Aqueduct Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Mount Evelyn by bus and train via 903, BELGRAVE and 663

To get from Preston to Mount Evelyn in Mount Evelyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 663 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 663
663
Walk to Mount Evelyn
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 2476
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14687
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Evelyn
    Walk to
    Mount Evelyn
    Clancys Road
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Mount Evelyn?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 679.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Mount Evelyn?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 663.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Mount Evelyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Mount Evelyn?

    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 Mount Evelyn in Mount Evelyn.

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Mount Evelyn in Mount Evelyn by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Mount Evelyn?

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Mount Evelyn costs A$5.30.

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