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

By bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Flinders Street 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    22 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
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Watsonia to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watsonia to Ardeer

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 35.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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 by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Watsonia to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Ardeer in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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