How to get from West Footscray to Preston by train and tram?

From West Footscray to Preston by train and tram

To get from West Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham station to Parliament station. Next, take the 11 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Footscray to Preston by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 527 bus from Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coburg
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Preston

The distance between West Footscray, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 20.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray 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 West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Middle Footscray
  • West Footscray
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)
  • Central West Sc/Ashley St (West Footscray)

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

From West Footscray to Preston by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 527 bus from Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station to Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coburg
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Footscray to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 527.

  • Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Preston in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near West Footscray to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Parliament station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between West Footscray and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near West Footscray in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from West Footscray to Preston?

    The ride from West Footscray to Preston costs A$5.30.

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