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How to get from Mentone to Balaclava by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Caulfield station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mentone
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 20597
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 16

To get from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Malvern station. Next, take the 16 tram from 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mentone
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20525
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 20597
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mentone to Balaclava

The distance between Mentone, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 17.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mentone to Balaclava by 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 Mentone

Mentone is located at Mentone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swanston St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone).

Train stations close to Mentone:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mordialloc
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Mentone:

  • Swanston St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone)
  • Collins St/Swanston St (Mentone)
  • Rogers St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone)

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)

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 16

To get from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Malvern station. Next, take the 16 tram from 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Mentone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mentone
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20525
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
    ID 20597
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Mentone and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Mentone to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Caulfield station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mentone and Balaclava in Melbourne by train and tram is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mentone to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Mentone in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mentone and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Mentone to Balaclava in Melbourne is Southland SC - St Kilda Station. It leaves the Sydney St/Charman Rd (Cheltenham) stop at 00:30.

  • How much is the train fare from Mentone to Balaclava?

    The ride from Mentone to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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