How to get from Preston to Blackburn South by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 11, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Preston to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
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
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Blackburn South

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 32.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Blackburn South by bus, 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 Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 11, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Preston to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
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
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Blackburn South?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Blackburn South?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Blackburn South 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 one train line and one bus line till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Blackburn South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Blackburn South in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Blackburn South in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Blackburn South?

    The ride from Preston to Blackburn South costs A$5.30.

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