How to get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava by bus and train?

From Ferny Creek to Balaclava by bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ferny Creek to Balaclava by bus, train and tram

To get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 16 tram from 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenferrie
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20568
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 20597
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Balaclava

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 44.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

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 Ferny Creek to Balaclava by bus, train and tram

To get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 16 tram from 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenferrie
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20568
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 20597
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Balaclava?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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