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How to get from Glen Iris to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from Glen Iris to Preston in Melbourne, take the 6 tram from 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Glen Iris
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Glen Iris to Preston in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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
    33 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 Glen Iris to Preston

The distance between Glen Iris, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 20.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

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)

By train and tram

To get from Glen Iris to Preston in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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
    33 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 Glen Iris to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Iris to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Glen Iris to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Moreland station near Glen Iris to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Glen Iris and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 6 tram from the Moreland station near Glen Iris in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Glen Iris to Preston?

    The ride from Glen Iris to Preston costs A$5.30.

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