Getting from Preston to Royal Melbourne Hospital takes about 50 min by public transport, on line Mernda, 241, 514, with 1 transfer, with about 16 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Mernda towards Flinders Street Station: board at Preston Station, alight at Victoria Park Station — 8 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line 241 towards North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St: board at Lulie St/Johnston St, alight at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Grattan St — 7 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line 514 towards Glenroy Station/Hartington St: board at Panch Health Service/Bell St, alight at Coburg PS/Bell St — 12 stops, 12 min ride.
- Line 19 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Bell St/Sydney Rd #34, alight at Royal Melbourne Hospital-Parkville Station/Royal Pde (Parkv... #10 — 22 stops, 28 min ride.
- Line 546 towards Melbourne University/Grattan St: board at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St, alight at Melbourne University/Grattan St — 9 stops, 19 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Preston
A northern suburb with Preston Market and High Street.
Royal Melbourne Hospital
The major teaching hospital on Royal Parade in Parkville, on many tram routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Preston to Royal Melbourne Hospital?
A typical trip takes about 50 minutes, of which roughly 16 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Preston to Royal Melbourne Hospital?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Mernda + 241, with 1 transfers.
