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

By train and tram

To get from Bentleigh to Preston in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Patterson 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Patterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bentleigh
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Bentleigh to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Patterson station to Flinders Street 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Patterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bentleigh
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bentleigh to Preston

The distance between Bentleigh, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 26.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh

Bentleigh is located at Bentleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Halley Park/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh).

Train stations close to Bentleigh:

  • Mckinnon Railway Station (Mckinnon)
  • Patterson
  • Bentleigh

Bus stations close to Bentleigh:

  • Halley Park/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • London St/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • Wilma St/Patterson Rd (Bentleigh)

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)

By bus and train

To get from Bentleigh to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Patterson station to Flinders Street 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Patterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bentleigh
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 527.

  • Is there a direct train between Bentleigh 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 12 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh to Preston in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Bentleigh and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Bentleigh in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh to Preston?

    The ride from Bentleigh to Preston costs A$5.30.

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