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How to get from Williamstown to Preston by train and tram?

From Williamstown to Preston by train and tram

To get from Williamstown to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Williamstown to Preston by train

To get from Williamstown to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Williamstown to Preston

The distance between Williamstown, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 24.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Williamstown 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 Williamstown

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • Williamstown
  • North Williamstown
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Laverton St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
  • Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Murray Rd/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • George St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)

From Williamstown to Preston by train

To get from Williamstown to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown Beach station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Williamstown Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Williamstown to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Williamstown to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown to Newport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Newport station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Williamstown and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Williamstown to Preston?

    The ride from Williamstown to Preston costs A$5.30.

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