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How to get from Merinda Park to Balwyn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merinda Park to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Merinda Park station to Dandenong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

157minA$3.30
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Merinda Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merinda Park
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    1.89 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, PAKENHAM and 624

To get from Merinda Park to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Merinda Park station to Dandenong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 624 bus from Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East) station to Argyle Rd/Normanby Rd (Kew) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

131minA$5.30
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 624
624
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Merinda Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merinda Park
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 14907
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 624624
    Wait for bus
    624
    Kew
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Argyle Rd/Normanby Rd (Kew)
    ID 13639
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merinda Park to Balwyn

The distance between Merinda Park, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 50.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merinda Park 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 Merinda Park

Merinda Park is located at Merinda Park, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Bvd/Evans Rd (Lyndhurst).

Train stations close to Merinda Park:

  • Cranbourne
  • Lynbrook

Bus stations close to Merinda Park:

  • Merinda Park Bvd/Evans Rd (Lyndhurst)
  • Boland Dr/Evans Rd (Lyndhurst)
  • Thompsons Rd/Evans Rd (Lyndhurst)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, PAKENHAM and 624

To get from Merinda Park to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Merinda Park station to Dandenong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 624 bus from Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East) station to Argyle Rd/Normanby Rd (Kew) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

131minA$5.30
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 624
624
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Merinda Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merinda Park
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 14907
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 624624
    Wait for bus
    624
    Kew
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Argyle Rd/Normanby Rd (Kew)
    ID 13639
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merinda Park to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merinda Park to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 624.

  • Is there a direct train between Merinda Park and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merinda Park to Balwyn?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Merinda Park in Cranbourne North to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dandenong station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

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

    The total travel time between Merinda Park in Cranbourne North and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Merinda Park in Cranbourne North.

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

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

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

    The ride from Merinda Park to Balwyn costs A$3.30.

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