How to get from Carlton to Preston by tram?

From Carlton to Preston by tram

To get from Carlton to Preston in Melbourne, take the 16 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    140 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Carlton to Preston by tram via 3-3A and 11

To get from Carlton to Preston in Melbourne, take the 3-3A tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    140 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Preston

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 11.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tasman St/Bell St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Tasman St/Bell St (Preston)
  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carlton to Preston by tram via 3-3A and 11

To get from Carlton to Preston in Melbourne, take the 3-3A tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    140 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

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

    The 16 tram line goes from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton to Kew Via St Kilda Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Kew Via St Kilda Beach station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 16 tram from the 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Kew Via St Kilda Beach station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Carlton to Preston in Melbourne?

    The last train from Carlton to Preston in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 09:07.

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

    The ride from Carlton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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