How to get from Preston to Tullamarine by bus?

From Preston to Tullamarine by bus

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the 477 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
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
    Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 9088
    30 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
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Tullamarine by bus and train

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Tullamarine

The distance between Preston, Tullamarine and Tullamarine, Tullamarine is approximately 25.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Tullamarine by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tullamarine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Tullamarine 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 Tullamarine, Tullamarine

Tullamarine is located at Dawson Street, Tullamarine and the nearest public transport station is Tullamarine Park Rd/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Tullamarine:

  • Tullamarine Park Rd/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
  • Coonamar St/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)
  • Eumarella St/Sharps Rd (Tullamarine)

Related Routes

From Preston to Tullamarine by bus and train

To get from Preston to Tullamarine in Tullamarine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Tullamarine
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Tullamarine)
    ID 7267
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tullamarine
    Walk to
    Tullamarine
    Dawson Street
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 477.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Tullamarine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Tullamarine?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Tullamarine in Tullamarine by bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) stop near Preston in Preston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Tullamarine costs A$5.30.

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