How to get from Preston to Williamstown by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Williamstown 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Southern Cross station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 6
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    7 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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Williamstown

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Williamstown, Melbourne is approximately 24.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Williamstown 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 Williamstown, Melbourne

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • Williamstown Beach
  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Fearon Reserve/Osborne St (Williamstown)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    7 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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Williamstown 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 Williamstown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Williamstown in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Preston to Williamstown?

    The ride from Preston to Williamstown costs A$5.30.

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