From Preston to Melbourne Airport the trip by public transport takes about 87 min, on line 514, SkyBus Eastern Express, Mernda, with 1 transfer, plus about 12 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 514 towards Eltham Station/Main Rd: board at Bell Station/Bell St, alight at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy — 40 stops, 40 min ride.
- Line SkyBus Eastern Express towards Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr: board at Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy, alight at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr — 2 stops, 29 min ride.
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Preston Station, alight at Keon Park Station — 4 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line 902 towards Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St: board at Keon Park Station/Keon Pde, alight at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre/Tanderrum Way — 21 stops, 23 min ride.
- Line 901 towards Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd: board at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre/Tanderrum Way, alight at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd — 11 stops, 20 min ride.
- Line 86 towards RMIT/Plenty Rd #71: board at Bell St/Plenty Rd #45, alight at La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 — 14 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 566 towards Lalor Shopping Centre/David St: board at Plenty Rd/Dunne St, alight at Watsonia Station/Grace St — 16 stops, 12 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Preston
A northern suburb with Preston Market and High Street.
Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine airport, linked to Southern Cross by SkyBus and to the suburbs by local buses.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Preston to Melbourne Airport?
A typical trip takes about 87 minutes, of which roughly 12 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Preston to Melbourne Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 514 + SkyBus Eastern Express, with 1 transfers.
