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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Muckleford 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

181minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - 4
4
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    Ride to bus station
    Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    ID 46291
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 4

To get from Preston to Muckleford 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 SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

270minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 4
4
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 - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    Ride to bus station
    Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    ID 46291
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Muckleford

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Muckleford, Melbourne is approximately 148.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Muckleford 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 Muckleford, Melbourne

Muckleford is located at Muckleford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford).

Bus stations close to Muckleford:

  • Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 4

To get from Preston to Muckleford 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 SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 4 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

270minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 4
4
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 - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    Ride to bus station
    Muckelford-Walmer Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd (Muckleford)
    ID 46291
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Muckleford 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 Muckleford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Muckleford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Muckleford costs A$12.74.

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