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

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Oakleigh 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Oakleigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Oakleigh
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Oakleigh in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Oakleigh
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
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to Oakleigh
    Walk to
    Oakleigh
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Oakleigh

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Oakleigh, Melbourne is approximately 25.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh, Melbourne

Oakleigh is located at Oakleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oakleigh Station/Haughton Rd (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh
  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Haughton Rd (Oakleigh)
  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Oakleigh in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Oakleigh
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
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to Oakleigh
    Walk to
    Oakleigh
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Oakleigh in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Oakleigh in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Oakleigh in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Preston to Oakleigh in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Preston to Oakleigh in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) stop at 00:26.

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

    The ride from Preston to Oakleigh costs A$5.30.

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