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How to get from Caroline Springs to Preston by train and tram?

From Caroline Springs to Preston by train and tram

To get from Caroline Springs to Preston in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
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    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 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
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Caroline Springs to Preston by , bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
UPFIELD
527
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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    Start from train station
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
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    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
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    UPFIELD
    Upfield
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    Travel to
    Travel to
    Coburg Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:COB
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Preston

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 32.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fettling St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)

From Caroline Springs to Preston by , bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
UPFIELD
527
Bus - 527
527
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    undefined - UPFIELD527
    Wait for
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Coburg Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:COB
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 44155
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    12 min
  • 10
    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 Caroline Springs to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Tram line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, , Bus line 527.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Preston in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Southern Cross station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Caroline Springs to Preston?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Preston costs A$5.30.