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

By train and tram

To get from Blackburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

Alternative route by train and tram via BELGRAVE and 11

To get from Blackburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Preston

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 27.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn 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 Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Box Hill
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

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 BELGRAVE and 11

To get from Blackburn to Preston in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    39 min
  • 7
    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 Blackburn to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn 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 21 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Blackburn to Preston costs A$5.30.

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