How to get from Safety Beach to Preston by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Safety Beach to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Safety Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Safety Beach to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

189minA$8.54
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Safety Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Safety Beach to Preston

The distance between Safety Beach, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 79.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Safety Beach to Preston by bus, 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 Safety Beach

Safety Beach is located at Safety Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha).

Bus stations close to Safety Beach:

  • Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)
  • Milparinka St/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
  • Milparinka St/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)

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 Safety Beach to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

189minA$8.54
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Safety Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 9
    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 Safety Beach to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Safety Beach to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Safety Beach and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Safety Beach to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Safety Beach to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Safety Beach to Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Safety Beach and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Safety Beach to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Safety Beach in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Safety Beach and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Safety Beach to Preston?

    The ride from Safety Beach to Preston costs A$8.54.

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