How to get from Heidelberg West to Altona by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Heidelberg West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 250, MERNDA and WERRIBEE

To get from Heidelberg West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Bus - 250
250
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North)
    ID 27
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rushall
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heidelberg West to Altona

The distance between Heidelberg West, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 35.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heidelberg West 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 Heidelberg West

Heidelberg West is located at Heidelberg West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West).

Train stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Heidelberg
  • Rosanna

Bus stations close to Heidelberg West:

  • Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Southern Rd/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
  • Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)

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 by bus and train via 250, MERNDA and WERRIBEE

To get from Heidelberg West to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Bus - 250
250
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heidelberg West
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North)
    ID 27
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rushall
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg West to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heidelberg West to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Heidelberg West to Altona in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Heidelberg West to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station near Altona in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Heidelberg West and Altona in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Heidelberg West in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Heidelberg West to Altona?

    The ride from Heidelberg West to Altona costs A$5.30.

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