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

By train and tram

To get from Ashburton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Camberwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via ALAMEIN, BELGRAVE and 11

To get from Ashburton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Camberwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    39 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 Ashburton to Preston

The distance between Ashburton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 24.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashburton 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 Ashburton

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

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Burwood
  • Alamein

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Railway Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

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

Alternative route by train and tram via ALAMEIN, BELGRAVE and 11

To get from Ashburton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Camberwell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    39 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 Ashburton to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashburton 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 18 min.

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

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton to Camberwell station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Camberwell station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ashburton and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Camberwell station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The last bus from Ashburton to Preston in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) stop at 18:06.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Ashburton to Preston?

    The ride from Ashburton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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