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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, 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 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$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
    70 m • 1 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Airport West to Preston by bus

To get from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne, take the 469 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 469
469
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 18773
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    140 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 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 16.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 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)
  • Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St (Airport West)
  • Moore Rd/Louis St (Airport West)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tasman St/Bell St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Tasman St/Bell St (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)

From Airport West to Preston by bus

To get from Airport West to Preston in Melbourne, take the 469 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 469
469
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 18773
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    140 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 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 53 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 469, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 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 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) 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 53 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 43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

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