Flinders Street Station → Preston: about 46 min, on line Mernda, 75, 86, with no transfers, plus about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Preston Station — 17 stops, 33 min ride.
- Line 75 towards Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy #75: board at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5, alight at Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 — 5 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 86 towards RMIT/Plenty Rd #71: board at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5, alight at David St/Plenty Rd #47 — 36 stops, 47 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne's landmark station on the Yarra, hub of the metro rail network and many tram routes.
Preston
A northern suburb with Preston Market and High Street.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Flinders Street Station to Preston?
A typical trip takes about 46 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Flinders Street Station to Preston?
There is a direct connection — line Mernda, 86, no transfers.
From Flinders Street Station onward
