How to get from Preston to Somers by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Somers in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

180minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    ID 41664
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Somers in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

434minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    ID 41664
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Somers

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Somers, Melbourne is approximately 99.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Somers by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Somers, Melbourne

Somers is located at Somers, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings).

Train stations close to Somers:

  • Crib Point
  • Morradoo
  • Stony Point

Bus stations close to Somers:

  • Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
  • Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Somers)
  • Wills Rd/South Beach Rd (Somers)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Somers in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

434minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Sandy Point Rd/South Beach Rd (Hastings)
    ID 41664
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

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

    The alternative route takes 434 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from Preston station near Preston to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Somers in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Somers in Melbourne by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Preston station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Somers in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Preston to Somers?

    The ride from Preston to Somers costs A$5.30.

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