How to get from Doreen to Balaclava by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doreen to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 381 bus from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 381
381
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51022
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 388, MERNDA and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Doreen to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 388 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Bus - 388
388
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doreen
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doreen to Balaclava

The distance between Doreen, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 44.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doreen to Balaclava by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Doreen

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Morinda Way/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Morinda Way/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen)
  • Lakeland Dr/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen)
  • Tooradin Cres/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 388, MERNDA and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Doreen to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 388 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Bus - 388
388
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doreen
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 381, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 388, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Doreen to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 381 bus line goes from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen) station near Doreen to Mernda Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mernda Station station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doreen and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 381 bus from the Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen) stop near Doreen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mernda Station station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Doreen to Balaclava?

    The ride from Doreen to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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