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

By train and tram

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Parliament station. Next, take the 11 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Craigieburn

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  • 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
    Parliament
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon station. Next, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Craigieburn

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  • 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
    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 (Preston)
    ID 9039
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 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 37.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Craigieburn to Preston by train 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 Craigieburn

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

Train stations close to Craigieburn:

  • Craigieburn
  • Roxburgh Park

Bus stations close to Craigieburn:

  • Craigieburn Station/Walters St (Craigieburn)
  • Brampton Cl/Hothlyn Dr (Craigieburn)
  • Aitken Creek/Hothlyn Dr (Craigieburn)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Bruce St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Reidford Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Craigieburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon station. Next, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
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
    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 (Preston)
    ID 9039
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Craigieburn to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 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 tram 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 tram?

    The total travel time between Craigieburn and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 25 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) station, 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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