How to get from Preston to Ferntree Gully by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 43.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Ferntree Gully is located at Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully)
  • Ferntree Gully Cemetery/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Alpine St/Station St (Ferntree Gully)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Ferntree Gully?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Ferntree Gully?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Ferntree Gully 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 till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Ferntree Gully in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Preston to Ferntree Gully costs A$5.30.

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