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

From Maldon to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Maldon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 4 bus from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE 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 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$18.20. The bus, train and tram schedule from Maldon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

207minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)
    ID 46329
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    99 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
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Maldon to Preston by , bus and train

To get from Maldon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 4 bus from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MERNDA from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Preston Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$18.20. The bus, train and tram schedule from Maldon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

218minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
MERNDA
4
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)
    ID 46329
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    MERNDA4
    Wait for
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Preston Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:PRE
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Maldon to Preston

The distance between Maldon, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 155.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maldon 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 Maldon to Preston

To check the bus, train and tram schedule from Maldon to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Maldon) 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 Maldon to Preston by , bus and train

To get from Maldon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 4 bus from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MERNDA from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Preston Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$18.20. The bus, train and tram schedule from Maldon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

218minA$18.20
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
MERNDA
4
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon)
    ID 46329
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    MERNDA4
    Wait for
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Preston Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:PRE
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE,.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maldon 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 27 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) station near Maldon to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Castlemaine station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Maldon and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Chapel St/Fountain St (Maldon) stop near Maldon in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Maldon to Preston costs A$18.20.

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