How to get from Kensington to Ardeer by bus and train?

From Kensington to Ardeer by bus and train

To get from Kensington to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to Ardeer by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SUNBURY and 426

To get from Kensington to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Ardeer

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 11.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Ardeer 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kensington to Ardeer by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SUNBURY and 426

To get from Kensington to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from Williamstown station near Kensington to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Ardeer in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the Williamstown station near Kensington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Kensington to Ardeer?

    The ride from Kensington to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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