How to get from Preston to Stratford by bus, train and tram?

From Preston to Stratford by bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Sale Railway Station (Sale) station to Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

300minA$22.38
Tram - 11
11
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Stratford
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
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sale
    183 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sale Railway Station (Sale)
    ID 16302
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
    ID 16304
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Stratford by bus, train and tram via 1, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE

To get from Preston to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Sale Railway Station (Sale) station to Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

304minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Stratford
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sale
    178 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sale Railway Station (Sale)
    ID 16302
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
    ID 16304
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Stratford

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Stratford, Melbourne is approximately 236.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Stratford by bus, train and 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 Stratford, Melbourne

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford.

Train stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Stratford by bus, train and tram via 1, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE

To get from Preston to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Sale Railway Station (Sale) station to Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

304minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Stratford
Leaves from 135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    135-Bell St/Nicholson St (Coburg)
    ID 19368
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sale
    178 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sale Railway Station (Sale)
    ID 16302
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
    ID 16304
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

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

    The alternative route takes 304 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Stratford in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Stratford in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Stratford in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 300 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Stratford in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Preston to Stratford?

    The ride from Preston to Stratford costs A$22.38.