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

From Parkville to Ashburton by train and tram

To get from Parkville to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    18 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 from Parkville to Ashburton by train and tram via 1, LILYDALE and ALAMEIN

To get from Parkville to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    18 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
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Ashburton

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 16.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

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 from Parkville to Ashburton by train and tram via 1, LILYDALE and ALAMEIN

To get from Parkville to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    18 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till East Malvern station near Ashburton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Parkville to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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