How to get from South Kensington to Balwyn by bus and train?

From South Kensington to Balwyn by bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    19 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
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Kensington to Balwyn by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, BELGRAVE and 285

To get from South Kensington to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 285 bus from Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell)
    ID 18892
    280 m • 4 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
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Kensington to Balwyn

The distance between South Kensington, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 17.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington 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 South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Whitehorse Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Yongala St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Fintona Girls School/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Kensington to Balwyn by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, BELGRAVE and 285

To get from South Kensington to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 285 bus from Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Hill Rd/Fairholm Gr (Camberwell)
    ID 18892
    280 m • 4 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
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 285.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 285.

  • Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Kensington to Balwyn?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Kensington in West Melbourne to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington in West Melbourne and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Kensington in West Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Balwyn in Balwyn.

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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