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

By train and tram

To get from Croydon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Preston

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 40.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Main St/Devon St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)
  • Lusher Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

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 and train

To get from Croydon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    53 min
  • 9
    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 Croydon to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 903.

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

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

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Croydon and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon 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 total train and tram fare from Croydon to Preston?

    The ride from Croydon to Preston costs A$5.30.

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