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How to get from Preston to Southbank by tram?

From Preston to Southbank by tram

Take one direct tram from Preston to Southbank in Melbourne: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Southbank
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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Southbank by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 514 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 514
514
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Glenroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2266
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Southbank

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Southbank, Melbourne is approximately 10.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Southbank 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 Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

From Preston to Southbank by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 514 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 514
514
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Glenroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicholson St/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2266
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 514, Bus line 1.

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

    Yes, there is a direct tram going from Preston to Southbank in Melbourne in 45 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Southbank in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Southbank in Melbourne by tram is about 45 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Southbank in Melbourne.

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

    The last train from Preston to Southbank in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Preston station at 09:14.

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Southbank?

    The ride from Preston to Southbank costs A$5.30.

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