How to get from Swanston Street to Preston by bus and tram?

Swanston Street to Preston - Bus Timetable

The 200 bus from Swanston Street to Preston runs from 05:56 to 23:52, with departures every 10-40 min. The journey takes about 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Swanston Street to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Swanston Street to Preston in Melbourne, take the 200 bus from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St station to Brunswick St/Johnston St station. Next, take the 11 tram from Johnston St/Brunswick St #16 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and tram schedule from Swanston Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

32minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 200
200
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St
    ID 19249
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Bulleen Terminus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brunswick St/Johnston St
    ID 938
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Johnston St/Brunswick St #16
    ID 4144
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swanston Street to Preston

The distance between Swanston Street, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 9.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston Street to Preston by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Tram timetable from Swanston Street to Preston

To check the bus and tram timetable from Swanston Street to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swanston Street) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 200, Tram line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Preston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swanston Street to Preston?

    The 200 bus line goes from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St station near Swanston Street in Carlton to Brunswick St/Johnston St station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Brunswick St/Johnston St station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanston Street to Preston by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Swanston Street in Carlton and Preston in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swanston Street to get to Preston?

    Get on the 200 bus from the Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St stop near Swanston Street in Carlton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swanston Street and Preston?

    Get off the bus at the Brunswick St/Johnston St station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Swanston Street to Preston?

    The first train from Swanston Street in Carlton to Preston in Melbourne is Mernda Line. It leaves the Melbourne Central Railway Station at 15:50.

  • How much is the bus fare from Swanston Street to Preston?

    The ride from Swanston Street to Preston costs A$5.30.

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