How to get from Alphington to Preston by bus and tram?

From Alphington to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Alphington to Preston in Melbourne, take the 508 bus from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington) station to St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6172
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4157
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alphington to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Alphington to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Alphington station to Heidelberg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Alphington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 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
    2 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 Alphington to Preston

The distance between Alphington, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 8.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alphington 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 Alphington

Alphington is located at Alphington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alphington.

Train stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington
  • Darebin
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
  • Harker St/Heidelberg Rd (Alphington)
  • Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd (Alphington)

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

From Alphington to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Alphington to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Alphington station to Heidelberg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Alphington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 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
    2 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 Alphington to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 508, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alphington to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alphington and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alphington to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 508 bus line goes from Moonee Ponds station near Alphington to St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Alphington and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alphington to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 508 bus from the Moonee Ponds stop near Alphington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alphington and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alphington to Preston?

    The ride from Alphington to Preston costs A$5.30.

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