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

From Preston to Dandenong by train and tram

To get from Preston to Dandenong 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 Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$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 Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Dandenong by train

To get from Preston to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Dandenong

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 40.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Dandenong 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 Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Related Routes

From Preston to Dandenong by train

To get from Preston to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Dandenong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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