How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston by tram?

By tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne, take the 30 tram from 6-Swanston 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 30
30
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18046
    150 m • 3 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
    5 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

Alternative route by tram via 11

Take one direct tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne: 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 9.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale 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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by tram via 11

Take one direct tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne: 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    34 min
  • 4
    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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 30 tram line goes from 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Preston in Melbourne by tram is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 30 tram from the 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City) station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston in Melbourne?

    The first train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Preston costs A$5.30.

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