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

From Chelsea to Preston by train and tram

To get from Chelsea to Preston in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Chelsea 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    52 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Preston by train

To get from Chelsea to Preston in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Chelsea 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelsea to Preston

The distance between Chelsea, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 42.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea 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 Chelsea

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

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Bonbeach
  • Carrum
  • Edithvale

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea Railway Station/Station St (Chelsea)
  • 389 Nepean Hwy (Chelsea)
  • Station St/Thames Prom (Chelsea)

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

From Chelsea to Preston by train

To get from Chelsea to Preston in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Chelsea 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelsea 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 44 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Chelsea in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Preston costs A$5.30.

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