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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Picola 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 SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

460minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
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
    Ride to train station
    Shepparton
    172 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepparton Railway Station (Shepparton)
    ID 15126
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Picola

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Picola, Melbourne is approximately 254.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 460 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Picola 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 Picola, Melbourne

Picola is located at Picola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola).

Bus stations close to Picola:

  • Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 460 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 40 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Picola in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Picola costs A$22.38.

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