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

By train and tram

To get from Parkdale to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Parkdale to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parkdale to Preston

The distance between Parkdale, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 34.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkdale 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 Parkdale

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station.

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

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

By train

To get from Parkdale to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkdale to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Parkdale to Mentone station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Mentone station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkdale and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Parkdale to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Parkdale to Preston in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale) stop at 00:23.

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

    The ride from Parkdale to Preston costs A$5.30.

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