How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona in Melbourne, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 6
6
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

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  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 67 and WERRIBEE

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona in Melbourne, take the 67 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Tram - 67
67
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

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  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
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    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 20.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

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

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • 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:

  • 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 train and tram via 67 and WERRIBEE

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona in Melbourne, take the 67 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Tram - 67
67
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 67, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Altona in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Altona in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Altona in Melbourne by tram and train is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Altona in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Altona in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Altona costs A$5.30.

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