How to get from Emerald to Preston by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Emerald to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 695F bus from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

169minA$5.30
Bus - 695F
695F
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emerald
  • 2
    Bus - 695F695F
    Wait for bus
    695F
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belgrave
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 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
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Emerald to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 695F bus from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

167minA$5.30
Bus - 695F
695F
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emerald
  • 2
    Bus - 695F695F
    Wait for bus
    695F
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belgrave
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Emerald to Preston

The distance between Emerald, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 62.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Emerald to Preston by bus, 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 Emerald

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald Village/Main St (Emerald)

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 and train

To get from Emerald to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 695F bus from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

167minA$5.30
Bus - 695F
695F
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emerald
  • 2
    Bus - 695F695F
    Wait for bus
    695F
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belgrave
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 695F, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 695F, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The 695F bus line goes from Belgrave station near Emerald to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Emerald and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 695F bus from the Belgrave stop near Emerald in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Emerald to Preston?

    The ride from Emerald to Preston costs A$5.30.

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