How to get from Preston to Melbourne by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Preston to Melbourne in Melbourne: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Melbourne

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 11.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Melbourne by train, 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 Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Melbourne?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Preston in Preston to Melbourne in Melbourne in 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to Flinders Street station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Melbourne in Melbourne by train is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Preston to Melbourne?

    The first train from Preston in Preston to Melbourne in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Preston station at 00:12.

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to Melbourne?

    The ride from Preston to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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