How to get from Melbourne Central to Armadale by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Armadale in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Armadale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

16minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Armadale
    Ride to train station
    Armadale
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GLEN WAVERLEY and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Central to Armadale in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Armadale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

19minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Armadale
    Ride to train station
    Armadale
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Armadale

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Armadale, Melbourne is approximately 8.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Armadale 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 Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Armadale, Melbourne

Armadale is located at Armadale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Armadale Station/Kooyong Rd (Armadale).

Train stations close to Armadale:

  • Armadale

Bus stations close to Armadale:

  • Armadale Station/Kooyong Rd (Armadale)
  • High St/Kooyong Rd (Armadale)
  • St James Rd/Kooyong Rd (Armadale)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via GLEN WAVERLEY and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Central to Armadale in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Armadale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

19minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Armadale
    Ride to train station
    Armadale
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Armadale?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 19 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 16 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Melbourne Central to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Richmond station near Armadale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Armadale in Melbourne by train is about 16 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Richmond station, which is closest to Armadale in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne Central to Armadale in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Melbourne Central to Armadale in Melbourne is Gardenvale - City. It leaves the A'Beckett St/Queen St (Melbourne City) stop at 00:07.

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

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

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