How to get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava by bus, train and tram?

From Avondale Heights to Balaclava by bus, train and tram

To get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 903 bus from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Avondale Heights to Balaclava by bus and tram

To get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 903 bus from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East) station to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 3-3A tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Avondale Heights to Balaclava

The distance between Avondale Heights, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 22.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale Heights to Balaclava by bus, 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 Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Windsor Dr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights).

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Windsor Dr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
  • Phillip Rd/Buckley St (Keilor East)
  • Milleara Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)

Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

From Avondale Heights to Balaclava by bus and tram

To get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 903 bus from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East) station to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 3-3A tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Avondale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 3-3A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avondale Heights to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 59, Bus line 3-3A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avondale Heights and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale Heights to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Avondale Heights to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Avondale Heights to Balaclava in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Avondale Heights and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avondale Heights to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Avondale Heights and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Avondale Heights to Balaclava?

    The ride from Avondale Heights to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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