How to get from Malvern East to Preston by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Malvern East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 11 tram from 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) 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
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17915
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 3-3A, FRANKSTON and 11

To get from Malvern East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Malvern East to Preston

The distance between Malvern East, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 21.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern East 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 Malvern East

Malvern East is located at Malvern East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East).

Bus stations close to Malvern East:

  • Waverley Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Livingstone Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Silverton St/Darling 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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 3-3A, FRANKSTON and 11

To get from Malvern East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Malvern East to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malvern East to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct tram between Malvern East and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Malvern East to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Malvern East to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Malvern East and Preston in Melbourne by tram and train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Malvern East to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Malvern East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Malvern East to Preston costs A$5.30.

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