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How to get from Ardeer to Balwyn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 285 bus from Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Ardeer
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ardeer
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 5825
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Ardeer to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Ardeer
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ardeer
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Balwyn
The distance between Ardeer, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 29.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Balwyn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balwyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine
  • Albion
  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Yallourn St/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Ukraine Catholic Church/Forrest St (Ardeer)
Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Fintona Girls School/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Fintona Girls School/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Whitehorse Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Belmore Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

By train and tram

To get from Ardeer to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Ardeer
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ardeer
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 285.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardeer to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Ardeer and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ardeer to Balwyn?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Melbourne station near Ardeer in Sunshine West to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardeer to Balwyn by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ardeer in Sunshine West and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ardeer to get to Balwyn?

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Melbourne station near Ardeer in Sunshine West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ardeer and Balwyn?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ardeer to Balwyn?

    The ride from Ardeer to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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