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

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Mooroolbark 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Mooroolbark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mooroolbark
    Ride to train station
    Mooroolbark
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Mooroolbark in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Mooroolbark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mooroolbark
    Ride to train station
    Mooroolbark
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Mooroolbark

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Mooroolbark, Melbourne is approximately 42.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Mooroolbark 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 Mooroolbark, Melbourne

Mooroolbark is located at Mooroolbark, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mooroolbark Station/Brice Ave (Mooroolbark).

Train stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon
  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Mooroolbark Station/Brice Ave (Mooroolbark)
  • Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Mooroolbark Community Centre/Brice Ave (Mooroolbark)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Mooroolbark in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Mooroolbark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mooroolbark
    Ride to train station
    Mooroolbark
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Mooroolbark 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 Mooroolbark in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Mooroolbark in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Mooroolbark costs A$5.30.

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