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How to get from Preston to Port Melbourne by tram?

By tram

To get from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 109
109
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
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 17895
    27 min
  • 4
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to North Richmond station. Next, take the 109 tram from 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Richmond
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Port Melbourne

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Port Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 14.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Port Melbourne by 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 Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Nott St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to North Richmond station. Next, take the 109 tram from 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Richmond
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Preston and Port Melbourne in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Port Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The last train from Preston to Port Melbourne in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Preston station at 18:39.

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Port Melbourne?

    The ride from Preston to Port Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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