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

From Richmond to Preston by train and tram

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Burnley Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, take the 11 tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

47min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
    ID 17911
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Richmond to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 tram and finally take the 514 bus from Nicholson St/Bell St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

58min
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 1
1
Bus - 514
514
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bell St/Nicholson St #135
    ID 19368
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicholson St/Bell St
    ID 2466
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Richmond to Preston

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 14.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Preston by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram schedule from Richmond to Preston

To check the train and tram schedule from Richmond to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Richmond) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train and tram schedules.

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From Richmond to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 tram and finally take the 514 bus from Nicholson St/Bell St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The train and tram schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

58min
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 1
1
Bus - 514
514
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19685
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bell St/Nicholson St #135
    ID 19368
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicholson St/Bell St
    ID 2466
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 9039
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line GLEN WAVERLEY, Tram line 1, Bus line 514.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Richmond to Flinders Street Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street Railway Station station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Flinders Street station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Railway Station station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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