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

From Alma to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Alma to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 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 3 hr 48 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Alma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

228min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 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
    96 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alma to Preston by bus and train

To get from Alma to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Alma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

241min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Oakleigh Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alma to Preston

The distance between Alma, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 186.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alma 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.

Bus, Train And Tram schedule from Alma to Preston

To check the bus, train and tram schedule from Alma to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alma) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, train and tram schedules.

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From Alma to Preston by bus and train

To get from Alma to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Alma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

241min
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alma
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Oakleigh Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    55 min
  • 10
    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 Alma to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alma 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 3 hr 48 min.

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

    The BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus line goes from Ballarat station near Alma to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Alma and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from the Ballarat stop near Alma in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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