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

By train and tram

To get from Mentone to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tram lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Malvern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 tram and finally take the 109 tram from 36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
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
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    80-Cotham Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Kew)
    ID 1480
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
    ID 19398
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Mentone to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 903 bus from Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station to Whitehorse Rd/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

88minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19613
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitehorse Rd/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 18847
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 18735
    8 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 Mentone to Balwyn

The distance between Mentone, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 25.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mentone to Balwyn by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balwyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Mentone

Mentone is located at Mentone, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone).

Train stations close to Mentone:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Mentone:

  • Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
  • Swanston St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone)
  • Collins St/Swanston St (Mentone)

Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Balwyn

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

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Yarrbat Ave/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Jurang St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Mentone to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 903 bus from Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station to Whitehorse Rd/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

88minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19613
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitehorse Rd/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 18847
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 18735
    8 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 Mentone to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 16, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Mentone and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mentone to Balwyn?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Mentone in Mentone to Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Malvern station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mentone to Balwyn by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Mentone in Mentone and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and tram is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Malvern station, which is closest to Balwyn in Balwyn.

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

    The ride from Mentone to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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