How to get from Airport West to Preston by bus and tram?

From Airport West to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 508 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19271
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 4756
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4780
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4157
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Preston by bus and tram via 59 and 903

To get from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Preston

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 17.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Preston by bus 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 Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport West to Preston by bus and tram via 59 and 903

To get from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 508, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Airport West to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line till 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Preston in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram and bus fare from Airport West to Preston?

    The ride from Airport West to Preston costs A$5.30.

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