How to get from Preston to Port Fairy by bus, train and tram?

From Preston to Port Fairy by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

419minA$18.04
Tram - 11
11
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 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
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Port Fairy

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 447.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 419 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Port Fairy by bus, train and tram, 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 Port Fairy, Melbourne

Port Fairy is located at Port Fairy, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy).

Bus stations close to Port Fairy:

  • Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy)
  • J.J. Colledge Oval/Campbell St (Port Fairy)
  • History Centre/Gipps St (Port Fairy)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Port Fairy?

    The fastest way takes 419 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 59 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Port Fairy in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Port Fairy in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 6 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Preston to get to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Preston and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Port Fairy?

    The ride from Preston to Port Fairy costs A$18.04.

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