How to get from Preston to West Footscray by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Preston to West Footscray in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to West Footscray

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and West Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 20.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to West Footscray by 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 West Footscray, Melbourne

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Tottenham
  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Berthandra Ct/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2272
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to West Footscray 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 till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near West Footscray in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to West Footscray in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Preston and West Footscray in Melbourne by tram and train is about 59 min.

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

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to West Footscray?

    The ride from Preston to West Footscray costs A$5.30.

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