How to get from Cairnlea to Altona by bus and train?

From Cairnlea to Altona by bus and train

To get from Cairnlea to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Bus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cairnlea
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cairnlea to Altona by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and WERRIBEE

To get from Cairnlea to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Bus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cairnlea
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cairnlea to Altona

The distance between Cairnlea, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 24.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnlea to Altona by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cairnlea

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Ginifer
  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Holt St/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Public transport stations close to Altona, Melbourne

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Altona
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cairnlea to Altona by bus and train via 456, SUNBURY and WERRIBEE

To get from Cairnlea to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 456 bus from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Bus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cairnlea
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cairnlea to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cairnlea to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnlea and Altona in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cairnlea to Altona in Melbourne?

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Cairnlea to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station near Altona in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Cairnlea to Altona in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cairnlea and Altona in Melbourne by bus and train is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cairnlea to get to Altona in Melbourne?

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cairnlea and Altona in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cairnlea to Altona?

    The ride from Cairnlea to Altona costs A$5.30.

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