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How to get from Canterbury to Alphington by train?

From Canterbury to Alphington by train

To get from Canterbury to Alphington in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Parliament station to Alphington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alphington
    Ride to train station
    Alphington
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canterbury to Alphington by bus and train

To get from Canterbury to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 508 bus from Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station to Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 508
508
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Northcote
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4781
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
    Ride to bus station
    Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
    ID 21467
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Alphington

The distance between Canterbury, Melbourne and Alphington, Melbourne is approximately 19.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Alphington by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury).

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 28 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 31 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)

Public transport stations close to Alphington, Melbourne

Alphington is located at Alphington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darling St/Grange Rd (Alphington).

Train stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington
  • Fairfield
  • Darebin

Bus stations close to Alphington:

  • Darling St/Grange Rd (Alphington)
  • Fulham Rd/Heidelberg Rd (Alphington)
  • The Boulevard/Heidelberg Rd (Ivanhoe)

From Canterbury to Alphington by bus and train

To get from Canterbury to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 508 bus from Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station to Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 508
508
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Northcote
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4781
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
    Ride to bus station
    Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
    ID 21467
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Alphington?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canterbury to Alphington?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 508.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Alphington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Alphington in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Canterbury to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Parliament station near Alphington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Canterbury to Alphington in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Canterbury and Alphington in Melbourne by train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canterbury to get to Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Canterbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canterbury and Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Alphington in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Canterbury to Alphington?

    The ride from Canterbury to Alphington costs A$5.30.

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