How to get from Preston to Sunshine West by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Sunshine West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 427 bus from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 427
427
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardeer
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Preston to Sunshine West in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 427 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 427
427
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 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
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18764
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Sunshine West

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Sunshine West, Melbourne is approximately 27.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Sunshine West 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 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 Sunshine West, Melbourne

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Ardeer
  • Deer Park
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Fitzgerald Rd/Glengala Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Preston to Sunshine West in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 427 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 427
427
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 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
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18764
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 427.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 427.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Sunshine West in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Sunshine West in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Preston to get to Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Preston and Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Sunshine West costs A$5.30.

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