How to get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Victoria Park station. Next, take the 207 bus from Hoddle St/Johnston St (Abbotsford) station to Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 207
207
Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Victoria Park
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoddle St/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1170
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    City (Queen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
    ID 19529
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
    Walk to
    RMIT University (City Campus)
    Earl Street
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19691
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
    Walk to
    RMIT University (City Campus)
    Earl Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)

The distance between Preston, Carlton and RMIT University (City Campus), Carlton is approximately 10.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Carlton and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to RMIT University (City Campus), Carlton

RMIT University (City Campus) is located at Earl Street, Carlton and the nearest public transport station is Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to RMIT University (City Campus):

  • Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7-Rmit University/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19691
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to RMIT University (City Campus)
    Walk to
    RMIT University (City Campus)
    Earl Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 207.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 3-3A.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and RMIT University (City Campus)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Victoria Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Victoria Park station near RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton by train and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and RMIT University (City Campus)?

    Get off the train at the Victoria Park stop, which is closest to RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton.

  • When is the last train from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    The last train from Preston in Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) in Carlton is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Preston station at 19:03.

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus)?

    The ride from Preston to RMIT University (City Campus) costs A$5.30.

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