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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Murtoa in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Mcdonald St/Marma St (Murtoa) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

317minA$37.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Murtoa
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
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcdonald St/Marma St (Murtoa)
    ID 48039
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Murtoa
    Walk to
    Murtoa
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Murtoa
The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Murtoa, Melbourne is approximately 320.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 317 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Murtoa 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 Murtoa, Melbourne

Murtoa is located at Murtoa, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mcdonald St/Marma St (Murtoa).

Bus stations close to Murtoa:

  • Mcdonald St/Marma St (Murtoa)
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 317 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Murtoa 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 one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Murtoa in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Murtoa in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 17 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Murtoa in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Murtoa costs A$37.30.

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