How to get from Balwyn North to Blackburn by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the LILYDALE train from Hawthorn station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 75
75
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 22561
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 22560
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    26-Hawthorn Railway Station/Burwood Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20781
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hawthorn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 48, 109 and LILYDALE

To get from Balwyn North to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 tram and finally take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew)
    ID 19744
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew)
    ID 19393
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Blackburn

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 19.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North to Blackburn by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn, Melbourne

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn
  • Laburnum
  • Nunawading

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 48, 109 and LILYDALE

To get from Balwyn North to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 tram and finally take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew)
    ID 19744
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    31-Stevenson St/High St (Kew)
    ID 19393
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 75, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 109, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn North to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station near Blackburn in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn North to Blackburn in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Blackburn in Melbourne by tram and train is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn North to get to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn North and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station, which is closest to Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram and train fare from Balwyn North to Blackburn?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Blackburn costs A$5.30.

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