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

From Red Cliffs to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Red Cliffs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON 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 8 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

534minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Cliffs
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    393 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 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
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Red Cliffs to Preston by bus and train

To get from Red Cliffs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

549minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Cliffs
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    393 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Red Cliffs to Preston

The distance between Red Cliffs, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 590.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 534 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Red Cliffs 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 Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs is located at Red Cliffs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pedler Lane/Heytesbury Ave (Red Cliffs).

Bus stations close to Red Cliffs:

  • Pedler Lane/Heytesbury Ave (Red Cliffs)
  • Heytsbury Ave/Jacaranda St (Red Cliffs)
  • Red Cliffs Police Station/Jacaranda St (Red Cliffs)

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)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fettling St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

From Red Cliffs to Preston by bus and train

To get from Red Cliffs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

549minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Post Office/Indi Ave (Red Cliffs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Cliffs
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    393 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Red Cliffs to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 534 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Red Cliffs to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 549 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Red Cliffs 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 8 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Red Cliffs to Preston in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Red Cliffs to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Red Cliffs and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 8 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Red Cliffs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Red Cliffs to Preston costs A$22.38.

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