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

From Preston to Croydon by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Croydon 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 664 bus from Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
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
    Bayswater
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Croydon by train and tram

To get from Preston to Croydon 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
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
    Ringwood
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Croydon

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 47.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Croydon 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 Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Related Routes

From Preston to Croydon by train and tram

To get from Preston to Croydon 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
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
    Ringwood
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Croydon 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 54 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Croydon 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 Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Croydon in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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