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

From Doveton to Preston by bus and train

To get from Doveton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 843 bus from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

162minA$5.30
Bus - 843
843
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Linden Place Sc/Power Rd (Doveton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doveton
  • 2
    Bus - 843843
    Wait for bus
    843
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19818
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doveton to Preston

The distance between Doveton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 51.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doveton 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 Doveton

Doveton is located at Doveton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plum St/Power Rd (Doveton).

Train stations close to Doveton:

  • Yarraman
  • Dandenong

Bus stations close to Doveton:

  • Plum St/Power Rd (Doveton)
  • Doveton Baptist Church/Kidds Rd (Doveton)
  • Pittosporum Gr/Power Rd (Doveton)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 843, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The 843 bus line goes from Dandenong Station station near Doveton to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doveton and Preston in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 843 bus from the Dandenong Station stop near Doveton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Doveton to Preston?

    The ride from Doveton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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