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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Newcomb 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

142minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    Ride to bus station
    Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    ID 41168
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 61

To get from Preston to Newcomb 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 61 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

146minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 61
61
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Drysdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    Ride to bus station
    Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    ID 41168
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Newcomb

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Newcomb, Melbourne is approximately 100.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Newcomb 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 Newcomb, Melbourne

Newcomb is located at Newcomb, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb).

Train stations close to Newcomb:

  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to Newcomb:

  • Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
  • Bellarine Animal Hospital/Coppards Rd (Newcomb)
  • Bellarine Hwy/Coppards Rd (Moolap)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 61

To get from Preston to Newcomb 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 61 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

146minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 61
61
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Drysdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    Ride to bus station
    Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy (Newcomb)
    ID 41168
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 61.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Newcomb in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Newcomb costs A$8.54.

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