How to get from Meadow Heights to Preston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Meadow Heights to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 540 bus from Coolaroo Station/Longford Cres (Coolaroo) station to Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 527 bus from Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 540
540
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coolaroo Station/Longford Cres (Coolaroo)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coolaroo Station/Longford Cres (Coolaroo)
    ID 8868
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 540540
    Wait for bus
    540
    Upfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo)
    ID 18855
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upfield
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coburg
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Meadow Heights to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo station to Essendon 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 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
    27 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 Meadow Heights to Preston

The distance between Meadow Heights, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 16.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Meadow Heights to Preston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Meadow Heights

Meadow Heights is located at Meadow Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights).

Train stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Broadmeadows
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Jacana

Bus stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights)
  • Etna Ct/Longford Cres (Coolaroo)
  • Lubeck Ct/Taggerty Cres (Meadow Heights)

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, train and tram

To get from Meadow Heights to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo station to Essendon 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 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
    27 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 Meadow Heights to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 540, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 527.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Meadow Heights to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Meadow Heights to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 540 bus line goes from Coolaroo Station/Longford Cres (Coolaroo) station near Meadow Heights to Upfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Upfield station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Meadow Heights to Preston in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Meadow Heights and Preston in Melbourne by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 540 bus from the Coolaroo Station/Longford Cres (Coolaroo) stop near Meadow Heights in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upfield stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Meadow Heights to Preston?

    The ride from Meadow Heights to Preston costs A$5.30.

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