How to get from Prahran to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from Prahran to Preston in Melbourne, take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    24 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
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 64 and 11

To get from Prahran to Preston in Melbourne, take the 64 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    24 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
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Preston

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 17.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran 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 Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Alma Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda 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 tram via 64 and 11

To get from Prahran to Preston in Melbourne, take the 64 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    24 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The 5 tram line goes from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Melbourne University station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Prahran and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 5 tram from the 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Prahran to Preston?

    The ride from Prahran to Preston costs A$5.30.

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