How to get from Preston to Eltham by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Eltham in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 513
513
Walk to Eltham
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
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4478
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 10989
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Eltham in Melbourne: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Walk to Eltham
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 10989
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Eltham

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 19.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Eltham by bus 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 Eltham, Melbourne

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Eltham in Melbourne: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Walk to Eltham
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 10989
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 513.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 513.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station near Eltham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Eltham in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Eltham in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Preston to Eltham in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Preston to Eltham in Melbourne is Eltham - Glenroy. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop at 00:19.

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

    The ride from Preston to Eltham costs A$5.30.

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