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

By train and tram

To get from Clayton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally 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 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 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
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Clayton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Clayton to Preston

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 28.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Westall
  • Springvale
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Clayton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Clayton to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton and Preston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton to Preston?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Preston by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clayton to get to Preston?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton and Preston?

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

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

    The ride from Clayton to Preston costs A$5.30.

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