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

From Canterbury to Preston by train and tram

To get from Canterbury to Preston in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Canterbury 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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

From Canterbury to Preston by train

To get from Canterbury to Preston in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Canterbury station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Preston

The distance between Canterbury, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 21.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury 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 Canterbury

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

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 28 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 31 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

From Canterbury to Preston by train

To get from Canterbury to Preston in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Canterbury station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda Via City Loop
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

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

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Preston in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Canterbury and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Flinders Street station near Canterbury in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Canterbury to Preston costs A$5.30.