How to get from South Melbourne to Ashburton by train and tram?

From South Melbourne to Ashburton by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17915
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Ashburton by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Ashburton

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 17.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Burwood
  • Alamein

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Samarinda Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Gloucester Rd/High St (Ashburton)
  • Bellavista Rd/High St (Glen Iris)

Related Routes

From South Melbourne to Ashburton by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Ashburton?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

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

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station near Ashburton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Ashburton?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Ashburton costs A$5.30.