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 Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 station to Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45 station. Next, take the 903 bus from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59

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
    Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45
    ID 19469
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 40940
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Preston by bus and tram via 59, 510 and 11

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 Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 station to Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St #38 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 510 bus and finally take the 11 tram from Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 510
510
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59

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
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St #38
    ID 19274
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fletcher St/Loeman St
    ID 9746
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave
    ID 9720
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32
    ID 4160
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 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 14.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

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Alternative route from Airport West to Preston by bus and tram via 59, 510 and 11

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 Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 station to Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St #38 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 510 bus and finally take the 11 tram from Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 510
510
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59

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
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St #38
    ID 19274
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fletcher St/Loeman St
    ID 9746
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave
    ID 9720
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32
    ID 4160
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Tram line 59, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Tram line 59, Bus line 510, Tram line 11.

  • 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 45 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 Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45 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 45 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 Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45 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.

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