How to get from Preston to Sunshine by train?

By train

To get from Preston to Sunshine in Sunshine, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Sunshine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sunshine
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
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sunshine
    Walk to
    Sunshine
    Station Place
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Sunshine in Sunshine: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Sunshine
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Sunshine
    Walk to
    Sunshine
    Station Place
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Sunshine

The distance between Preston, Sunshine and Sunshine, Sunshine is approximately 24.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Sunshine by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunshine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Sunshine 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 Sunshine, Sunshine

Sunshine is located at Station Place, Sunshine and the nearest public transport station is Whitty St/Monash St (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine
  • Albion
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Whitty St/Monash St (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Sunshine in Sunshine: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Sunshine
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Sunshine
    Walk to
    Sunshine
    Station Place
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Sunshine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Sunshine?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Sunshine by train?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Sunshine in Sunshine by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Sunshine?

    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 Sunshine?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Sunshine in Sunshine.

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Sunshine?

    The last bus from Preston in Preston to Sunshine in Sunshine is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) stop at 18:28.

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to Sunshine?

    The ride from Preston to Sunshine costs A$5.30.

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