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How to get from South Melbourne to Preston by tram?

From South Melbourne to Preston by tram

To get from South Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 5
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Preston by bus and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    170 m • 3 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
    39 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 South Melbourne to Preston

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 12.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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)

From South Melbourne to Preston by bus and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    170 m • 3 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
    39 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 South Melbourne to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:32.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Preston?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Preston costs A$5.30.

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