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

By train and tram

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Burnley station to Flinders Street 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 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 train and tram via GLEN WAVERLEY and 11

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    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
    40 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 Richmond to Preston

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 14.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 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.

Public transport stations close to Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Burnley St/Swan St (Richmond).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Como Park/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • River St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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 GLEN WAVERLEY and 11

To get from Richmond to Preston in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    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
    40 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 Richmond to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 11.

  • 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 52 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street 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 52 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (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 station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Richmond to Preston?

    The ride from Richmond to Preston costs A$5.30.

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