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

By bus and tram

To get from Parkville to Preston in Melbourne, take the 200 bus from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) station to Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 200
200
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton)
    ID 943
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Bulleen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brunswick St/Johnston St (Fitzroy)
    ID 938
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    16-Johnston St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
    ID 4144
    50 m • 1 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
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 250 and 11

To get from Parkville to Preston in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton) station to St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
    ID 348
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 360
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4152
    50 m • 1 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Preston

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 8.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

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 250 and 11

To get from Parkville to Preston in Melbourne, take the 250 bus from Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton) station to St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
    ID 348
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Holden St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 360
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    24-Holden St/St Georges Rd (Fitzroy North)
    ID 4152
    50 m • 1 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
    15 min
  • 7
    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 Parkville to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

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

    The 200 bus line goes from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Bulleen station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Bulleen station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the 200 bus from the Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) stop near Parkville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bulleen station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Parkville to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first train from Parkville to Preston in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:36.

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

    The ride from Parkville to Preston costs A$5.30.

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