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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Horsham to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT 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 5 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

302minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 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
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Horsham to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

294minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 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 Horsham to Preston

The distance between Horsham, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 314.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Horsham 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 Horsham

Horsham is located at Horsham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Masonic Temple/Urquhart St (Horsham).

Train stations close to Horsham:

  • Horsham

Bus stations close to Horsham:

  • Masonic Temple/Urquhart St (Horsham)
  • Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
  • 24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

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

By bus and train

To get from Horsham to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

294minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 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 Horsham to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Horsham 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 5 hr 2 min.

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

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station near Horsham to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Melbourne station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Horsham and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 5 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) stop near Horsham in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Horsham to Preston costs A$21.30.

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