How to get from Montrose to Preston by bus?

From Montrose to Preston by bus

To get from Montrose to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 513 bus from Rangeview Rd/Main Rd (Montmorency) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

132minA$5.30
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 513
513
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rangeview Rd/Main Rd (Montmorency)
    ID 608
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Montrose to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Montrose to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

148minA$5.30
Bus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    38 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 Montrose to Preston

The distance between Montrose, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 50.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose to Preston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose).

Train stations close to Montrose:

  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Montrose Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Montrose Rd (Montrose)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is George St/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fettling St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Related Routes

From Montrose to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Montrose to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

148minA$5.30
Bus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    38 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 Montrose to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line 901, Bus line 513.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 679 bus line goes from Ringwood station near Montrose to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose to Preston in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Montrose and Preston in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 679 bus from the Ringwood stop near Montrose in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose to Preston?

    The ride from Montrose to Preston costs A$5.30.

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