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How to get from North Melbourne to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from North Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 57
57
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 59 and 11

To get from North Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 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
    35 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 North Melbourne to Preston

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 14.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Dryburgh St/Haines St (North 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 by tram via 59 and 11

To get from North Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 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
    35 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 North Melbourne to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which tram line goes from North Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 57 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 57 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from North Melbourne to Preston?

    The ride from North Melbourne to Preston costs A$5.30.

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