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

From Fairfield to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Fairfield to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Heidelberg 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 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

From Fairfield to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Fairfield to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 567 bus from Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield) station to Separation St/Station St (Fairfield) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 508 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 567
567
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
    ID 1046
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 567567
    Wait for bus
    567
    Regent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Separation St/Station St (Fairfield)
    ID 1049
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/Separation St (Fairfield)
    ID 5086
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6172
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4157
    70 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
    11 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 Fairfield to Preston

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 14.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield.

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

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

From Fairfield to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Fairfield to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 567 bus from Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield) station to Separation St/Station St (Fairfield) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 508 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 567
567
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
    ID 1046
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 567567
    Wait for bus
    567
    Regent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Separation St/Station St (Fairfield)
    ID 1049
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/Separation St (Fairfield)
    ID 5086
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6172
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4157
    70 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
    11 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 Fairfield to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 567, Bus line 508, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Hurstbridge station near Fairfield to Heidelberg station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Heidelberg station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Preston in Melbourne by train, bus and tram is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Hurstbridge station near Fairfield in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Heidelberg station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Fairfield to Preston costs A$5.30.

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