How to get from Black Rock to Preston by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Black Rock to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 600 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    St Kilda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham)
    ID 20771
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sandringham
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Black Rock to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 600 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 tram 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    St Kilda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 909
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    33-Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 19135
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Black Rock to Preston

The distance between Black Rock, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 31.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Black Rock to Preston by bus, 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 Black Rock

Black Rock is located at Black Rock, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock).

Train stations close to Black Rock:

  • Sandringham
  • Hampton
  • Cheltenham

Bus stations close to Black Rock:

  • Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Cheltenham Rd/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Gordon Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Bruce St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

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

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Black Rock to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 600 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 tram 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    St Kilda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Theatre/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 909
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    33-Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 19135
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Black Rock to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Black Rock to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line 16, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Black Rock and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Black Rock to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 600 bus line goes from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station near Black Rock to St Kilda Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till St Kilda Station station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Black Rock to Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Black Rock and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Black Rock to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 600 bus from the Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) stop near Black Rock in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Black Rock and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the St Kilda Station station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Black Rock to Preston?

    The ride from Black Rock to Preston costs A$5.30.

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