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How to get from Altona to Preston by train and tram?
By train and tram
To get from Altona to Preston in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
82minA$5.30
WERRIBEE
11
Leaves from Westona
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationAltona - 2
WERRIBEEWait for trainWERRIBEECity (Flinders Street) - 3
Ride to train stationSouthern Cross30 min - 4Walk to tram stationD14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)ID 4347740 m • 1 min
- 511Wait for tram11West Preston
- 6Ride to tram station42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)ID 416939 min
- 7Walk toPreston20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
75minA$5.30
WERRIBEE
MERNDA
527
Leaves from Westona
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationAltona
- 2WERRIBEEWait for trainWERRIBEECity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross30 min
- 4MERNDAWait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 5Ride to train stationPreston29 min
- 6Walk to bus stationPreston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)ID 2276140 m • 2 min
- 7527Wait for bus527Gowrie
- 8Ride to bus stationGilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)ID 22723 min
- 9Walk toPreston270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Altona to Preston
The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 29.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 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 Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).
Train stations close to Altona:
- Laverton
- Seaholme
- Westona
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 Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston).
Bus stations close to Preston:
- Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
- Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
- Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)
Related Routes
- Ascot Vale to Preston
- Avondale Heights to Preston
- Bayswater North to Preston
- Bentleigh East to Preston
- Black Rock to Preston
- Box Hill North to Preston
- Brighton to Preston
- Brookfield to Preston
- Burnside to Preston
- Canterbury to Preston
- Carlton to Preston
- Caulfield North to Preston
- Clayton to Preston
- Coburg to Preston
- Craigieburn to Preston
- Cranbourne to Preston
- Devon Meadows to Preston
- Doncaster to Preston
- Eltham to Preston
- Elwood 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 Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 527 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
75minA$5.30
WERRIBEE
MERNDA
527
Leaves from Westona
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationAltona
- 2WERRIBEEWait for trainWERRIBEECity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross30 min
- 4MERNDAWait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 5Ride to train stationPreston29 min
- 6Walk to bus stationPreston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)ID 2276140 m • 2 min
- 7527Wait for bus527Gowrie
- 8Ride to bus stationGilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)ID 22723 min
- 9Walk toPreston270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Preston?
The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.
What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Preston?
The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line MERNDA, 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 22 min.
Which train line goes from Altona to Preston in Melbourne?
The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Southern Cross 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 22 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 Southern Cross station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.
When is the first bus from Altona to Preston in Melbourne?
The first bus from Altona to Preston in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) stop at 00:25.
How much is the train fare from Altona to Preston?
The ride from Altona to Preston costs A$5.30.
