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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Napoleons 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

305minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    ID 41363
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Preston to Napoleons 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

305minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    ID 41363
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Napoleons

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Napoleons, Melbourne is approximately 153.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 305 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Napoleons 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 Napoleons, Melbourne

Napoleons is located at Napoleons, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons).

Bus stations close to Napoleons:

  • Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Preston to Napoleons 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

305minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Napoleons)
    ID 41363
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 305 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

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

    The alternative route takes 305 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Napoleons costs A$22.38.

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