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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Murchison in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Broadmeadows station to Murchison East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

182minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 8
    Ride to train station Murchison East
    Ride to train station
    Murchison East
    118 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Preston to Murchison in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Southern Cross station to Murchison East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

199minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
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 - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station Murchison East
    Ride to train station
    Murchison East
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Murchison

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Murchison, Melbourne is approximately 150.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Murchison 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 Murchison, Melbourne

Murchison is located at Murchison, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Murchison East Railway Station (Murchison East).

Train stations close to Murchison:

  • Murchison East

Bus stations close to Murchison:

  • Murchison East Railway Station (Murchison East)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Preston to Murchison in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Southern Cross station to Murchison East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

199minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
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 - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station Murchison East
    Ride to train station
    Murchison East
    139 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Murchison in Melbourne?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Murchison in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Altona station near Murchison in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Murchison in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston to get to Murchison in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston and Murchison in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Altona station, which is closest to Murchison in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston to Murchison?

    The ride from Preston to Murchison costs A$8.54.

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