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How to get from Balwyn North to Preston by bus and tram?

From Balwyn North to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Preston in Melbourne, take the 207 bus from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 207
207
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 4363
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy)
    ID 1694
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
    ID 4144
    70 m • 1 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
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn North to Preston by tram

To get from Balwyn North to Preston in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    30 m • 1 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Preston

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 18.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Albury Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

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)

From Balwyn North to Preston by tram

To get from Balwyn North to Preston in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    30 m • 1 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
    33 min
  • 7
    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 Balwyn North to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balwyn North to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 207 bus line goes from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station near Balwyn North to City (Queen St) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City (Queen St) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 207 bus from the Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) stop near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City (Queen St) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balwyn North to Preston?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Preston costs A$5.30.

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