How to get from Keilor Downs to Preston by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Keilor Downs to Preston in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Keilor Plains station to Parliament station. Next, take the 11 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Keilor Plains

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Keilor Downs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Keilor Plains station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Keilor Plains

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Keilor Downs to Preston

The distance between Keilor Downs, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 31.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Keilor Downs to Preston by 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 Keilor Downs

Keilor Downs is located at Keilor Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (St Albans).

Train stations close to Keilor Downs:

  • St Albans
  • Ginifer
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Keilor Downs:

  • Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (St Albans)
  • Carbine Way/Taylors Rd (Keilor Downs)
  • Rodney Dr/Carbine Way (Keilor Downs)

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 Keilor Downs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Keilor Plains station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Keilor Plains

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Keilor Downs to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Keilor Downs to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 527.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Keilor Downs to Preston in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Keilor Plains station near Keilor Downs to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Keilor Downs to Preston in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Keilor Downs and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Keilor Plains station near Keilor Downs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Keilor Downs to Preston?

    The ride from Keilor Downs to Preston costs A$5.30.

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