How to get from Preston to Bentleigh by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Bentleigh in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Patterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 11, SUNBURY and FRANKSTON

To get from Preston to Bentleigh in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Patterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Bentleigh

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Bentleigh, Melbourne is approximately 25.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Bentleigh by 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 Bentleigh, Melbourne

Bentleigh is located at Bentleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is London St/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh).

Train stations close to Bentleigh:

  • Patterson
  • Bentleigh
  • Moorabbin

Bus stations close to Bentleigh:

  • London St/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • Halley Park/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • Uonga Rd/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 11, SUNBURY and FRANKSTON

To get from Preston to Bentleigh in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Patterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Bentleigh in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Bentleigh in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Bentleigh in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Preston and Bentleigh in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Bentleigh in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Bentleigh?

    The ride from Preston to Bentleigh costs A$5.30.

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