How to get from Balaclava to Ashburton by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20569
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenferrie
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 78, 72 and ALAMEIN

To get from Balaclava to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 78 tram from 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda) station to 47-Commercial Rd/Chapel St (Prahran) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 tram and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Tram - 78
78
Tram - 72
72
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 7878
    Wait for tram
    78
    North Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Commercial Rd/Chapel St (Prahran)
    ID 18609
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    31-Chapel St/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 18934
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    64-Camberwell Station/Burke Rd (Hawthorn East)
    ID 18967
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camberwell
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Ashburton

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 16.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Ashburton 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Alamein
  • Burwood

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 78, 72 and ALAMEIN

To get from Balaclava to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 78 tram from 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda) station to 47-Commercial Rd/Chapel St (Prahran) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 tram and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Tram - 78
78
Tram - 72
72
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 7878
    Wait for tram
    78
    North Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Commercial Rd/Chapel St (Prahran)
    ID 18609
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    31-Chapel St/Commercial Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 18934
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    64-Camberwell Station/Burke Rd (Hawthorn East)
    ID 18967
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camberwell
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Ashburton?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 72, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    The 16 tram line goes from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava to Kew Via St Kilda Beach station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kew Via St Kilda Beach station near Ashburton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balaclava to Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 16 tram from the 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Kew Via St Kilda Beach station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balaclava to Ashburton?

    The ride from Balaclava to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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