How to get from Fitzroy North to Preston by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Bus - 250
250
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fitzroy North
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 669
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4152
    60 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 86, 510 and 11

To get from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to 38-Normanby Ave/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 510 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

25minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6046
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Bundoora RMIT
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Normanby Ave/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 20980
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8828
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4160
    30 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
    8 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 Fitzroy North to Preston

The distance between Fitzroy North, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 6.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fitzroy North 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 Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North is located at Fitzroy North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill).

Train stations close to Fitzroy North:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Fitzroy North:

  • Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
  • Rowe St/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North)
  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

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

Alternative route by bus and tram via 86, 510 and 11

To get from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to 38-Normanby Ave/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 510 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

25minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6046
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Bundoora RMIT
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Normanby Ave/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 20980
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8828
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4160
    30 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
    8 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 Fitzroy North to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fitzroy North to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 510, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 250 bus line goes from City (Queen St) station near Fitzroy North to St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Fitzroy North and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the City (Queen St) stop near Fitzroy North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first train from Fitzroy North to Preston in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Rushall station at 00:11.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fitzroy North to Preston?

    The ride from Fitzroy North to Preston costs A$5.30.

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