How to get from Somerton to Preston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Somerton to Preston in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station to Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerton
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 513

To get from Somerton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 513 bus from Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 513
513
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenroy
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)
    ID 28167
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Somerton to Preston

The distance between Somerton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 19.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerton 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 Somerton

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Upfield
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
  • Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield)

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 train via 901, CRAIGIEBURN and 513

To get from Somerton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 513 bus from Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 513
513
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenroy
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)
    ID 28167
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 513.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Frankston station near Somerton to Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Somerton and Preston in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Frankston stop near Somerton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Somerton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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