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How to get from Preston to South Melbourne by tram?

By tram

To get from Preston to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 109
109
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
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 17895
    27 min
  • 4
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to South Melbourne

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 12.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to South Melbourne 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 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 South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

By bus and tram

To get from Preston to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 235.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and South Melbourne in Melbourne by tram is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Preston to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The last train from Preston to South Melbourne in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Preston station at 19:03.

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

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

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