How to get from Ringwood East to Preston by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Ringwood East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ringwood East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (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 - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ringwood East to Preston

The distance between Ringwood East, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 36.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood East 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 Ringwood East

Ringwood East is located at Ringwood East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ringwood East Station/Railway Ave (Ringwood East).

Train stations close to Ringwood East:

  • Ringwood
  • Croydon
  • Heatherdale

Bus stations close to Ringwood East:

  • Ringwood East Station/Railway Ave (Ringwood East)
  • Knaith Rd/Dublin Rd (Ringwood East)
  • Smithdene Ave/Railway Ave (Ringwood 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

By bus and train

To get from Ringwood East to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (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 - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    57 min
  • 9
    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 Ringwood East to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ringwood East to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Ringwood East 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 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ringwood East to Preston in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ringwood East and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood East in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ringwood East to Preston costs A$5.30.

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