How to get from Burwood to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from Burwood to Preston in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/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
Tram - 70
70
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18176
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    310 m • 5 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
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Burwood to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (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 bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 9400
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burwood to Preston

The distance between Burwood, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 23.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burwood 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 Burwood

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills).

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
  • Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Box Hill)

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

By bus

Take one direct bus from Burwood to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (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 bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 9400
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The 70 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood to 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 70 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Burwood to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Burwood to Preston in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) stop at 00:30.

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

    The ride from Burwood to Preston costs A$5.30.

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