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

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Parliament station. Next, 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 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 by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 11

To get from Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    40 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 Footscray to Preston

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 16.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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

Alternative route by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 11

To get from Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    40 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 Footscray to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Preston?

    The ride from Footscray to Preston costs A$5.30.

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