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

From Preston to Dandenong South by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Dandenong 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 D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett) station to Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
    ID 3607
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
    ID 10555
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Dandenong South by train and tram

To get from Preston to Dandenong South 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Dandenong South
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
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong South
    Walk to
    Dandenong South
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Dandenong South

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Dandenong South, Melbourne is approximately 50.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Dandenong 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 Dandenong South, Melbourne

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Related Routes

From Preston to Dandenong South by train and tram

To get from Preston to Dandenong South 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Dandenong South
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
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong South
    Walk to
    Dandenong South
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 828.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Dandenong 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 2 hr 22 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Dandenong South in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Dandenong South in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Dandenong South in Melbourne.

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

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

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