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

By train and tram

To get from Brighton to Preston in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Middle Brighton 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Middle Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Middle Brighton
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Brighton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 600 bus from Chavasse St/New St (Brighton) 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)
    ID 5096
    630 m • 9 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
    14 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
    23 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
    31 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 Brighton to Preston

The distance between Brighton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 23.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton 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 Brighton

Brighton is located at Brighton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton).

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • North Brighton
  • Middle Brighton
  • Brighton Beach

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)
  • Church St/Male St (Brighton)
  • Munro St/Well St (Brighton)

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:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Reidford Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Brighton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 600 bus from Chavasse St/New St (Brighton) 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)
    ID 5096
    630 m • 9 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
    14 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
    23 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
    31 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 Brighton to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line 16, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Brighton 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 16 min.

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

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Middle Brighton station near Brighton to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brighton and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Middle Brighton station near Brighton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Brighton to Preston?

    The ride from Brighton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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