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

By bus and tram

To get from Doncaster to Preston in Melbourne, take the 207 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) 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 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Bus - 207
207
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 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
    26 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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster to Preston in Melbourne, take the 907 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to Gipps St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Collingwood station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Bus - 907
907
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gipps St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1130
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Collingwood
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doncaster to Preston

The distance between Doncaster, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 20.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster 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 Doncaster

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

Bus stations close to Doncaster:

  • Doncaster Rd/High St (Doncaster)
  • High St/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)
  • Doncaster Rd/Eastern Fwy on Ramp (Balwyn North)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster to Preston in Melbourne, take the 907 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to Gipps St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Collingwood station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Bus - 907
907
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gipps St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1130
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Collingwood
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 907, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the 207 bus from the City (Queen St) stop near Doncaster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster to Preston costs A$5.30.

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