How to get from Melbourne Central to Ardeer by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Melbourne Central 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 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
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 - 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

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

To get from Melbourne Central to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 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 Melbourne Central to Ardeer

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 19.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 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 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 UPFIELD, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Melbourne Central to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 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 Melbourne Central to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

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

    The CRAIGIEBURN 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 and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Ardeer in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 46 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN 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 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 Melbourne Central to Ardeer?

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

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