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How to get from Preston to Cranbourne East by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Cranbourne East 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 798 bus from Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station to Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 798
798
Walk to Cranbourne East
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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    Selandra Rise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North)
    ID 51284
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cranbourne East
    Walk to
    Cranbourne East
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Cranbourne East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 798 bus from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station to Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 798
798
Walk to Cranbourne East
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 369804
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    Selandra Rise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North)
    ID 51284
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranbourne East
    Walk to
    Cranbourne East
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Cranbourne East

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Cranbourne East, Melbourne is approximately 60.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Cranbourne East 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 Cranbourne East, Melbourne

Cranbourne East is located at Cranbourne East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North).

Train stations close to Cranbourne East:

  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne East:

  • Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North)
  • Selandra Rise Sc/Linsell Bvd (Clyde North)
  • Clydevale Ave/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde North)

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Cranbourne East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 798 bus from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station to Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 798
798
Walk to Cranbourne East
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 369804
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    Selandra Rise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Selandra Rise Sc/Selandra Bvd (Clyde North)
    ID 51284
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranbourne East
    Walk to
    Cranbourne East
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Cranbourne East?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 798.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Cranbourne East?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 798.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Cranbourne East 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 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Cranbourne East 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 one train line and one bus line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Cranbourne East in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Cranbourne East in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Cranbourne East costs A$5.30.

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