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

From West Melbourne to Preston by train and tram

To get from West Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from North Melbourne 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 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    7 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

Alternative route from West Melbourne to Preston by train and tram via SUNBURY and 11

To get from West Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    7 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
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Public transport directions from West Melbourne to Preston

The distance between West Melbourne, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 12.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Melbourne 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 Melbourne

West Melbourne is located at West Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stawell St/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne).

Bus stations close to West Melbourne:

  • Stawell St/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Spencer St (West Melbourne)
  • Abbotsford St/Spencer St (West 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)

Alternative route from West Melbourne to Preston by train and tram via SUNBURY and 11

To get from West Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    7 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

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

    The UPFIELD train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near West Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Preston in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between West Melbourne and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 46 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Preston?

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

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