How to get from Preston to Portsea by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

293minA$17.36
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Preston to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

292minA$17.36
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
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 - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty)
    ID 10987
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Portsea

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 114.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Portsea by bus, 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 Portsea, Melbourne

Portsea is located at Portsea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea).

Bus stations close to Portsea:

  • Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Delgany Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Nepean Pl/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Preston to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 513 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

292minA$17.36
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
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 - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kett St/Main Rd (Lower Plenty)
    ID 10987
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line 901, Bus line 788.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 53 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 4 hr 53 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Portsea?

    The ride from Preston to Portsea costs A$17.36.

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