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

From The Basin to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from The Basin to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

135minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 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
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From The Basin to Preston by bus and train

To get from The Basin to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

133minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 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 The Basin to Preston

The distance between The Basin, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 47.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Basin 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 The Basin

The Basin is located at The Basin, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Opp 1390 Mountain Hwy (The Basin).

Train stations close to The Basin:

  • Boronia
  • Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to The Basin:

  • Opp 1390 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1403 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1383 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

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

From The Basin to Preston by bus and train

To get from The Basin to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

133minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 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 The Basin to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Basin to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Basin 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 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Basin to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 755 bus line goes from Bayswater station near The Basin to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between The Basin and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 755 bus from the Bayswater stop near The Basin in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from The Basin to Preston costs A$5.30.

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