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

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Grovedale in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Marshall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

141minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Grovedale
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marshall
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grovedale
    Walk to
    Grovedale
    1.33 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Grovedale in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Sunshine station to Marshall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

154minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Grovedale
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marshall
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grovedale
    Walk to
    Grovedale
    1.33 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Grovedale

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Grovedale, Melbourne is approximately 100.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Grovedale 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 Grovedale, Melbourne

Grovedale is located at Grovedale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Torquay Rd/Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale).

Train stations close to Grovedale:

  • Marshall
  • Waurn Ponds
  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to Grovedale:

  • Torquay Rd/Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale)
  • 147 Marshalltown Rd (Grovedale)
  • Church St/Torquay Rd (Grovedale)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Grovedale in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Sunshine station to Marshall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

154minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Grovedale
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 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marshall
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grovedale
    Walk to
    Grovedale
    1.33 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Grovedale 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 till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Grovedale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Grovedale in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Grovedale costs A$8.54.

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