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

From Preston to Flinders by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Flinders in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St station to Wood St/Cook St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

224minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42

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
    Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
    ID 17901
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21208
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wood St/Cook St
    Ride to bus station
    Wood St/Cook St
    ID 21321
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Flinders by bus and train

To get from Preston to Flinders in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St station to Wood St/Cook St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

218minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from Preston Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PRE
    1.1 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21208
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wood St/Cook St
    Ride to bus station
    Wood St/Cook St
    ID 21321
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Flinders

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Flinders, Melbourne is approximately 121.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Flinders 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 Bruce St/Gilbert Rd #41.

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Park Ave/Murray Rd
  • Fettling St/Murray Rd
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd

Public transport stations close to Flinders, Melbourne

Flinders is located at Flinders, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wood St/Cook St.

Bus stations close to Flinders:

  • Wood St/Cook St
  • Gordon St/Wood St

From Preston to Flinders by bus and train

To get from Preston to Flinders in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St station to Wood St/Cook St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

218minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from Preston Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PRE
    1.1 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FKN
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St
    ID 21208
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Wood St/Cook St
    Ride to bus station
    Wood St/Cook St
    ID 21321
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Tram line 11, Train line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Train line MERNDA, Train line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston and Flinders 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 3 hr 44 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station near Flinders in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Flinders in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 stop, which is closest to Flinders in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Preston to Flinders costs A$8.54.