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

From Rockbank to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Rockbank to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 456 bus from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde station to 195 Westcott Pde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 11 tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde
    ID 51638
    1.59 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    195 Westcott Pde
    ID 50821
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockbank Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RBK
    620 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43477
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rockbank to Preston by bus

To get from Rockbank to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 456 bus from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde station to Torowatta Pl/Westwood Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 215 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Bus - 215
215
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde
    ID 50820
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torowatta Pl/Westwood Dr
    ID 1419
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd
    ID 11390
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd
    ID 40936
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rockbank to Preston

The distance between Rockbank, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 44.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockbank 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.

From Rockbank to Preston by bus

To get from Rockbank to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 456 bus from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde station to Torowatta Pl/Westwood Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 215 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Bus - 215
215
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde
    ID 50820
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torowatta Pl/Westwood Dr
    ID 1419
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd
    ID 11390
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd
    ID 40936
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockbank to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 456, Train line BALLARAT, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line 215, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockbank 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 14 min.

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

    The 456 bus line goes from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde station near Rockbank to Melton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Melton station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rockbank and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 456 bus from the Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde stop near Rockbank in Melbourne.

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

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