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How to get from Preston to Tullamarine by bus?

By bus

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 477 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
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
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    ID 7265
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) 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
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Tullamarine
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
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19659
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Tullamarine

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Tullamarine, Melbourne is approximately 22.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Tullamarine by bus, 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 Tullamarine, Melbourne

Tullamarine is located at Tullamarine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Tullamarine:

  • Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) 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
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Tullamarine
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
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19659
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 477.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Preston to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Altona station near Tullamarine in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Tullamarine in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Tullamarine in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Tullamarine in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston to Tullamarine?

    The ride from Preston to Tullamarine costs A$5.30.

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