How to get from Preston to Somerton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 532 bus from Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upfield
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo)
    ID 18856
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 527, MERNDA and 901

To get from Preston to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Somerton

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 15.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Somerton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dennis St/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Upfield
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Dennis St/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Union Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 527, MERNDA and 901

To get from Preston to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 532.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The 527 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station near Preston to Gowrie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gowrie station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 527 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) stop near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gowrie stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Preston to Somerton?

    The ride from Preston to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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