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

From Geelong to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Geelong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 53 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally 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 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45539
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Geelong to Preston by bus, train and tram via 25, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 11

To get from Geelong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 25 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

128minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    38 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 Geelong to Preston

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 92.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reidford Ave/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Reidford Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Tasman St/Bell St (Preston)
  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Geelong to Preston by bus, train and tram via 25, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 11

To get from Geelong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 25 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

128minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Geelong 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 10 min.

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

    The 53 bus line goes from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station near Geelong to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Geelong Station station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 53 bus from the Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) stop near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Geelong to Preston costs A$8.54.

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