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

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Clayton 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Clayton 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 GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Clayton
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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Syndal
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15881
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51597
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clayton
    Walk to
    Clayton
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Clayton

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 29.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Clayton 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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Clayton 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 GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Clayton
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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Syndal
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15881
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51597
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clayton
    Walk to
    Clayton
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Clayton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Clayton in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Clayton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Clayton costs A$5.30.

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