How to get from Preston to St Kilda East by tram?

By tram

To get from Preston to St Kilda East 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 3-3A tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
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 - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 11 and 16

To get from Preston to St Kilda East 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 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda East
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
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to St Kilda East

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 17.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to St Kilda East 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 East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by tram via 11 and 16

To get from Preston to St Kilda East 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 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda East
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
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and St Kilda East in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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

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

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