How to get from Maidstone to Preston by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Maidstone to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 82 tram from 50-Wests Rd/Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong) station to 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 50-Wests Rd/Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    50-Wests Rd/Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong)
    ID 17920
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 368553
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4780
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4157
    160 m • 3 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

Alternative route by bus and tram via 406, 903 and 11

To get from Maidstone to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 406 bus from Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station to Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)
    ID 22584
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Keilor East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 10778
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fawkner Cres/Buckley St (Keilor East)
    ID 6091
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 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
    2 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 Maidstone to Preston

The distance between Maidstone, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 15.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maidstone 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 Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Maidstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Williamson Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • Williamson Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maribyrnong)
  • Hampstead Rd/Williamson Rd (Maidstone)
  • 16 Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong)

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 406, 903 and 11

To get from Maidstone to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 406 bus from Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station to Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wattle Rd/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)
    ID 22584
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Keilor East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 10778
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fawkner Cres/Buckley St (Keilor East)
    ID 6091
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 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
    2 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 Maidstone to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line 508, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct tram between Maidstone and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Maidstone to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 82 tram line goes from 50-Wests Rd/Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong) station near Maidstone to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line till Moonee Ponds station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Maidstone and Preston in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Maidstone to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 82 tram from the 50-Wests Rd/Williamson Rd (Maribyrnong) station near Maidstone in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Maidstone and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Moonee Ponds station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram and bus fare from Maidstone to Preston?

    The ride from Maidstone to Preston costs A$5.30.

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