How to get from Melbourne Central to Altona by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN and WERRIBEE

To get from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Altona

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 22.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Altona 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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:

  • Aircraft
  • Seaholme
  • Laverton

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 train via CRAIGIEBURN and WERRIBEE

To get from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Altona in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Altona in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Altona in Melbourne by train is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Altona in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Altona in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne?

    The first train from Melbourne Central to Altona in Melbourne is Werribee - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Flinders Street station at 15:07.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Altona?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Altona costs A$5.30.

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