How to get from Craigieburn to Preston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Glenroy station. Next, take the 513 bus from Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 513
513
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Craigieburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Craigieburn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenroy
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)
    ID 28167
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Craigieburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Craigieburn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 m • 2 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 Craigieburn to Preston

The distance between Craigieburn, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 22.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Craigieburn to Preston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Craigieburn

Craigieburn is located at Craigieburn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Craigieburn Station/Walters St (Craigieburn).

Train stations close to Craigieburn:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Craigieburn

Bus stations close to Craigieburn:

  • Craigieburn Station/Walters St (Craigieburn)
  • Craigieburn Railway Station/Walters St (Craigieburn)
  • Craigieburn Railway Station/Potter St (Craigieburn)

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 bus, train and tram

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Craigieburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Craigieburn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 m • 2 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 Craigieburn to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 513.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Craigieburn and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Craigieburn to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Craigieburn and Preston in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Craigieburn to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Craigieburn in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Craigieburn and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Craigieburn to Preston?

    The ride from Craigieburn to Preston costs A$5.30.

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