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

From Altona to Preston by train and tram

To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona Railway Station station to Williams Landing Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 11 tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The train and tram schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

110min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Westona Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43477
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altona to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 411 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Douglas St/Millers Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 232 bus and finally take the 11 tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The train and tram schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

93minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 411
411
Bus - 232
232
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas St/Millers Rd
    ID 8895
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    A'Beckett St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St
    ID 45471
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43477
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Preston

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 40.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Preston by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram schedule from Altona to Preston

To check the train and tram schedule from Altona to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Altona) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train and tram schedules.

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From Altona to Preston by bus and tram

To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 411 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Douglas St/Millers Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 232 bus and finally take the 11 tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The train and tram schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

93minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 411
411
Bus - 232
232
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas St/Millers Rd
    ID 8895
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    A'Beckett St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St
    ID 45471
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43477
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line WERRIBEE, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 411, Bus line 232, Tram line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Preston in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Altona to Williams Landing Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Williams Landing Railway Station station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Altona in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Williams Landing Railway Station station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Altona to Preston in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Altona to Preston in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Altona Station/Railway St South stop at 17:48.

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