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How to get from Preston to St Kilda by tram?

By tram

To get from Preston to St Kilda in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 16
16
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 11 and 96

To get from Preston to St Kilda in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 96
96
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
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to St Kilda

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and St Kilda, Melbourne is approximately 16.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to St Kilda 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 St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda is located at St Kilda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
  • Albert St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Alfred Sq/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Alternative route by tram via 11 and 96

To get from Preston to St Kilda in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 96
96
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
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to St Kilda?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to St Kilda?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to St Kilda in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near St Kilda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and St Kilda in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to St Kilda?

    The ride from Preston to St Kilda costs A$5.30.

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