How to get from Point Cook to Balaclava by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Point Cook to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 497 bus from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 497
497
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook
  • 2
    Bus - 497497
    Wait for bus
    497
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46698
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    43 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 by bus and train via 494, WERRIBEE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Point Cook to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 494 bus from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Bus - 494
494
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook
  • 2
    Bus - 494494
    Wait for bus
    494
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46696
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    43 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 Point Cook to Balaclava

The distance between Point Cook, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 35.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Point Cook 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 Point Cook

Point Cook is located at Point Cook, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook).

Train stations close to Point Cook:

  • Laverton
  • Williams Landing
  • Aircraft

Bus stations close to Point Cook:

  • Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook)
  • The Strand/Palmers Rd (Point Cook)
  • Foxwood Dr/The Strand (Point Cook)

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 train via 494, WERRIBEE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Point Cook to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 494 bus from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook) station to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Bus - 494
494
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd (Point Cook)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Point Cook
  • 2
    Bus - 494494
    Wait for bus
    494
    Williams Landing Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing)
    ID 46696
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    43 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 Point Cook to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 497, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Point Cook to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 494, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Point Cook 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Point Cook to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 497 bus line goes from Williams Landing Station station near Point Cook to Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Point Cook and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 497 bus from the Williams Landing Station stop near Point Cook in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Williams Landing Station (Williams Landing) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Point Cook to Balaclava?

    The ride from Point Cook to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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