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

From Toorak to Balwyn by bus and train

To get from Toorak to Balwyn in Balwyn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Toorak station to Richmond 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Toorak
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Toorak
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    16 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

From Toorak to Balwyn by bus and tram

To get from Toorak to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 72 tram from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak) station to 62-Camberwell Shopping Centre/755 Burke Rd (Hawthorn East) station. Next, take the 285 bus from Camberwell Central/Station St (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
    ID 18941
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    62-Camberwell Shopping Centre/755 Burke Rd (Hawthorn East)
    ID 18965
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camberwell Central/Station St (Camberwell)
    ID 21441
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Toorak to Balwyn
The distance between Toorak, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 14.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Toorak 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 Toorak

Toorak is located at Toorak, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Toorak Railway Station/Clendon Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Toorak:

  • Toorak Railway Station/Clendon Rd (Armadale)
  • Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd (Toorak)
  • Sydney St/Orrong Rd (Prahran)
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:

  • Belmore Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd (Balwyn)
  • Ellen St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

From Toorak to Balwyn by bus and tram

To get from Toorak to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 72 tram from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak) station to 62-Camberwell Shopping Centre/755 Burke Rd (Hawthorn East) station. Next, take the 285 bus from Camberwell Central/Station St (Camberwell) station to Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Bus - 285
285
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
    ID 18941
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    62-Camberwell Shopping Centre/755 Burke Rd (Hawthorn East)
    ID 18965
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camberwell Central/Station St (Camberwell)
    ID 21441
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Doncaster Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 5818
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Toorak to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 285.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 285.

  • Is there a direct train between Toorak and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Toorak to Balwyn?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Toorak in Armadale to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Richmond station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

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

    The total travel time between Toorak in Armadale and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and bus is about 45 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Toorak to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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