How to get from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and 16

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 16 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 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 - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 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 Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava

The distance between Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 39.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kangaroo Ground 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 Kangaroo Ground

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

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, train and tram via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and 16

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 16 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 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 - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 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 Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 3-3A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kangaroo Ground 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 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 578 bus line goes from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station near Kangaroo Ground to Eltham Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Eltham Station station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kangaroo Ground and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 578 bus from the Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) stop near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kangaroo Ground to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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