How to get from Kingsbury to Balaclava by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Kingsbury to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 246 bus and finally take the 16 tram from 33-Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 246
246
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6120
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 71
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    33-Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 18625
    40 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
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 86 and 246

To get from Kingsbury to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. Next, take the 246 bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 246
246
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6120
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 71
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kingsbury to Balaclava

The distance between Kingsbury, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 19.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kingsbury to Balaclava by bus 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 Kingsbury

Kingsbury is located at Kingsbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury).

Bus stations close to Kingsbury:

  • Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

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 tram via 86 and 246

To get from Kingsbury to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. Next, take the 246 bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 246
246
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 6120
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)
    ID 71
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 246, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 246.

  • Is there a direct tram between Kingsbury and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Kingsbury to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 86 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury to 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line till 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kingsbury and Balaclava in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Kingsbury to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Kingsbury and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 25-Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram and bus fare from Kingsbury to Balaclava?

    The ride from Kingsbury to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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