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

From Preston to Frankston by train and tram

To get from Preston to Frankston 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Frankston by train and tram via 11, SUNBURY and FRANKSTON

To get from Preston to Frankston 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Frankston

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 51.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Frankston 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 Frankston, Melbourne

Frankston is located at Frankston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
  • Frankston Railway Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Frankston by train and tram via 11, SUNBURY and FRANKSTON

To get from Preston to Frankston 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Frankston 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 2 train lines till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Frankston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Frankston in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Frankston costs A$5.30.

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