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

By train and tram

To get from Preston to Williamstown North 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Flinders Street station to North Williamstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Walk to Williamstown North
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
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Williamstown
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Williamstown North
    Walk to
    Williamstown North
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Williamstown North 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to North Williamstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Walk to Williamstown North
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
    260 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
    12 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Williamstown
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Williamstown North
    Walk to
    Williamstown North
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Williamstown North

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Williamstown North, Melbourne is approximately 24.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Williamstown North 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 North, Melbourne

Williamstown North is located at Williamstown North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merrett Dr/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown North:

  • Spotswood
  • Newport
  • Williamstown Beach

Bus stations close to Williamstown North:

  • Merrett Dr/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown)
  • North Williamstown Railway Station/Ferguson St (Williamstown)
  • Myrtle St/Kororoit Creek Rd (Williamstown North)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Williamstown North 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to North Williamstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Walk to Williamstown North
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
    260 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
    12 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Williamstown
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Williamstown North
    Walk to
    Williamstown North
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Preston to Williamstown North 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 train line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Williamstown North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Williamstown North in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Preston to Williamstown North costs A$5.30.

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