How to get from Preston to St Kilda by bus and train?

From Preston to St Kilda by bus and train

To get from Preston to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to West Richmond station. Next, take the 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 246
246
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Richmond
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to St Kilda by train and tram

To get from Preston to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 34-Inkerman St/St Kilda Rd (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    34-Inkerman St/St Kilda Rd (St Kilda)
    ID 19697
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    Barkly Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to St Kilda

The distance between Preston, St Kilda and St Kilda, St Kilda is approximately 14.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to St Kilda by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Kilda – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, St Kilda and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda, St Kilda

St Kilda is located at Barkly Street, St Kilda and the nearest public transport station is Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Fawkner St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Robe St/Grey St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

From Preston to St Kilda by train and tram

To get from Preston to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 34-Inkerman St/St Kilda Rd (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    34-Inkerman St/St Kilda Rd (St Kilda)
    ID 19697
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    Barkly Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 246.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 3-3A.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and St Kilda?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to St Kilda?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston to West Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Richmond station near St Kilda in St Kilda.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to St Kilda by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and St Kilda in St Kilda by train and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to St Kilda?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and St Kilda?

    Get off the train at the West Richmond stop, which is closest to St Kilda in St Kilda.

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

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

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