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How to get from Balwyn to Preston by tram?

From Balwyn to Preston by tram

To get from Balwyn to Preston in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17896
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 18006
    50 m • 1 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn to Preston by train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Preston in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from North Richmond station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn to Preston

The distance between Balwyn, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 17.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn to Preston by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Burke Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Melbourne Life Christian Church/Cotham Rd (Kew)

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)

From Balwyn to Preston by train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Preston in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from North Richmond station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Port Melbourne station near Balwyn to 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn to Preston in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Balwyn and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Port Melbourne station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn to Preston?

    The ride from Balwyn to Preston costs A$5.30.

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