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How to get from Bendigo to Preston by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Bendigo to Preston in Melbourne, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Bendigo station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bendigo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Bendigo to Preston in Melbourne, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Bendigo station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

207minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bendigo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bendigo to Preston

The distance between Bendigo, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 174.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bendigo to Preston by 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 Bendigo

Bendigo is located at Bendigo, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bull St/Pall Mall (Bendigo).

Train stations close to Bendigo:

  • Bendigo

Bus stations close to Bendigo:

  • Bull St/Pall Mall (Bendigo)
  • Mundy St/Mccrae St (Bendigo)
  • Mundy St/Pall Mall (Bendigo)

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)

By train

To get from Bendigo to Preston in Melbourne, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Bendigo station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

207minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bendigo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    28 min
  • 6
    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 Bendigo to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bendigo to Preston in Melbourne?

    The SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train line goes from Bendigo station near Bendigo to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Melbourne station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Bendigo and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bendigo to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from the Bendigo station near Bendigo in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bendigo and Preston in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Bendigo to Preston?

    The ride from Bendigo to Preston costs A$8.54.

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