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

By bus and tram

To get from Carlton North to Preston in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station to St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North) 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
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
    ID 352
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 360
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4152
    50 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

Take one direct tram from Carlton North to Preston in Melbourne: take the 11 tram from 19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4147
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton North to Preston

The distance between Carlton North, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 8.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 Carlton North

Carlton North is located at Carlton North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North).

Bus stations close to Carlton North:

  • Lygon St/Cemetery Rd (Carlton)
  • Lee St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • O'Grady St/Rathdowne St (Carlton 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)

Related Routes

By tram

Take one direct tram from Carlton North to Preston in Melbourne: take the 11 tram from 19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-Newry St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4147
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    20 min
  • 4
    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 Carlton North to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlton 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 30 min.

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

    The 250 bus line goes from Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station near Carlton North to La Trobe University station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till La Trobe University station near Preston in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) stop near Carlton North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the La Trobe University station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

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

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