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

From Kensington to Preston by train and tram

To get from Kensington to Preston in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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

Alternative route from Kensington to Preston by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 11

To get from Kensington to Preston in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington 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 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 Kensington to Preston

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 14.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hobsons Rd/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • South Kensington
  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Hobsons Rd/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Childers St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • 156 Kensington Rd (West Melbourne)

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)

Alternative route from Kensington to Preston by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 11

To get from Kensington to Preston in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington 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 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 Kensington to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Southern Cross station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kensington to Preston costs A$5.30.

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