How to get from Sunshine West to Balaclava by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Sunshine West to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunshine West
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunshine West
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Sunshine West to Balaclava

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 25.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine West 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 Sunshine West

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Deer Park
  • Albion
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • West St/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Hilma St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

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

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sunshine West
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Sunshine West to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 3-3A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunshine West to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sunshine West 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sunshine West to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 420 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Sunshine West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sunshine West to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the 420 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Sunshine West to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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