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

By train and tram

To get from Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 11 tram from 8-Spring 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 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
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MERNDA train from Parliament 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 - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Preston

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 39.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

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

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Noble Park
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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 train

To get from Dandenong to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MERNDA train from Parliament 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 - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    22 min
  • 8
    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 Dandenong to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 11.

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

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

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Dandenong to Preston?

    The ride from Dandenong to Preston costs A$5.30.

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