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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, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altona to Preston by bus and train

To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 527 bus from Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coburg
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 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 30.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 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.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona.

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Altona
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fettling St/Murray Rd (Preston)

From Altona to Preston by bus and train

To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 527 bus from Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coburg
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 527.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street 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 19 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) 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 Flinders Street station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Altona to Preston?

    The ride from Altona to Preston costs A$5.30.

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