How to get from Mount Dandenong to Preston by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Mount Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 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
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

175minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to Preston

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 58.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong to Preston by bus, 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Yvonne Rd/Ridge Rd (Mount Dandenong)

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 Mount Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

175minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Dandenong to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Dandenong to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station near Mount Dandenong to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Mount Dandenong to Preston?

    The ride from Mount Dandenong to Preston costs A$5.30.

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