How to get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava by tram?

From Port Melbourne to Balaclava by tram

To get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19498
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Port Melbourne to Balaclava by tram via 109 and 78

To get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 21-Church St/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, take the 78 tram from 65-Victoria St/Church St (Richmond) station to 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 78
78
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    21-Church St/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19383
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    65-Victoria St/Church St (Richmond)
    ID 18591
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7878
    Wait for tram
    78
    Balaclava Via Prahran
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda)
    ID 19116
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Port Melbourne to Balaclava

The distance between Port Melbourne, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 12.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Melbourne to Balaclava by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Bay St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 36-St Kilda Town Hall/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Port Melbourne to Balaclava by tram via 109 and 78

To get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 21-Church St/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, take the 78 tram from 65-Victoria St/Church St (Richmond) station to 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 78
78
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    21-Church St/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19383
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    65-Victoria St/Church St (Richmond)
    ID 18591
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7878
    Wait for tram
    78
    Balaclava Via Prahran
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda)
    ID 19116
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Port Melbourne to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near Port Melbourne to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Melbourne to Balaclava in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Port Melbourne and Balaclava in Melbourne by tram is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    The first bus from Port Melbourne to Balaclava in Melbourne is Fishermans Bend - Elsternwick Station. It leaves the Evans St/Bridge St (Port Melbourne) stop at 19:12.

  • How much is the tram fare from Port Melbourne to Balaclava?

    The ride from Port Melbourne to Balaclava costs A$5.30.