Skip to main content

How to get from Preston to St Kilda West by train and tram?

From Preston to St Kilda West by train and tram

To get from Preston to St Kilda West in St Kilda West, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 12 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 141-Cowderoy St/Park St (St Kilda West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 12
12
Walk to St Kilda West
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
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    141-Cowderoy St/Park St (St Kilda West)
    ID 4446
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda West
    Walk to
    St Kilda West
    Park Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to St Kilda West by train and tram via MERNDA and 16

To get from Preston to St Kilda West in St Kilda West, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 16 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda West
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 - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda)
    ID 20510
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda West
    Walk to
    St Kilda West
    Park Street
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Preston to St Kilda West

The distance between Preston, St Kilda West and St Kilda West, St Kilda West is approximately 18 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to St Kilda West by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Kilda West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, St Kilda West 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 West, St Kilda West

St Kilda West is located at Park Street, St Kilda West and the nearest public transport station is Jacoby Reserve/Park St (St Kilda West).

Bus stations close to St Kilda West:

  • Jacoby Reserve/Park St (St Kilda West)
  • 44 Park St (St Kilda)
  • Mary St/Park St (St Kilda West)

Alternative route from Preston to St Kilda West by train and tram via MERNDA and 16

To get from Preston to St Kilda West in St Kilda West, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 16 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda West
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 - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    134-Park St/Fitzroy St (St Kilda)
    ID 20510
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda West
    Walk to
    St Kilda West
    Park Street
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to St Kilda West?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and St Kilda West in St Kilda West by train and tram is about 58 min.

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

    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 West?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to St Kilda West in St Kilda West.

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

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

Live arrivals, timetables, maps