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How to get from Melbourne Central to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from Melbourne Central to Preston in Melbourne, take the 30 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

39minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 30
30
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18045
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3030
    Wait for tram
    30
    St Vincents Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    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
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to Preston in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

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

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 10.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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)

By train and tram

To get from Melbourne Central to Preston in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

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

    The 30 tram line goes from 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central to St Vincents Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till St Vincents Plaza station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the 30 tram from the 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the St Vincents Plaza station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The first train from Melbourne Central to Preston in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:16.

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

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

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