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

From Ballarat East to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Ballarat East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the COACH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG 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 57 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Ballarat East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    640 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    67 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
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Public transport directions from Ballarat East to Preston

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 181.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East 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 timetable from Ballarat East to Preston

To check the bus, train and tram timetable from Ballarat East to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat East) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat East to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG, Tram line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat East 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 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Preston in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ballarat East to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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