How to get from Melbourne Central to Ashburton by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Ashburton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Camberwell station. Next, take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

31minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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
    Camberwell
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via BELGRAVE and ALAMEIN

To get from Melbourne Central to Ashburton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Camberwell station. Next, take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Ashburton

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 15.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Ashburton 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 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 via BELGRAVE and ALAMEIN

To get from Melbourne Central to Ashburton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Camberwell station. Next, take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Ashburton in Melbourne by train is about 31 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Camberwell station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

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

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

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