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How to get from St Kilda East to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from St Kilda East to Preston in Melbourne, take the 3-3A tram from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 16 and 11

To get from St Kilda East to Preston in Melbourne, take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda East
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    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
    33 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 St Kilda East to Preston

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 17.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda 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)

Alternative route by tram via 16 and 11

To get from St Kilda East to Preston in Melbourne, take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda East
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    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
    33 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 St Kilda East to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near St Kilda East to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from St Kilda East to Preston in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near St Kilda East to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from St Kilda East to Preston?

    The ride from St Kilda East to Preston costs A$5.30.

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