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

From Epping to Balaclava by bus and train

To get from Epping to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 555 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Reservoir Station 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Bus - 555
555
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    29 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 from Epping to Balaclava by bus and train via 358, MERNDA and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Epping to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 358 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 358
358
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    Epping Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46335
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 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 Epping to Balaclava

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 30.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Epping
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Epping Plaza Sc/Cooper St (Epping)

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 from Epping to Balaclava by bus and train via 358, MERNDA and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Epping to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 358 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 358
358
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    Epping Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46335
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 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 Epping to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Epping 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 15 min.

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

    The 555 bus line goes from Northland Sc station near Epping to Reservoir Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Reservoir Station station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Epping and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 555 bus from the Northland Sc stop near Epping in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Epping to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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