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How to get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn by train?

By train

To get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Parliament station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 901 bus from Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19550
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Diggers Rest to Blackburn

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 51.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest to Blackburn by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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)

By bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 901 bus from Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19550
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Diggers Rest to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 906, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diggers Rest to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Parliament station near Blackburn in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Diggers Rest to Blackburn in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Blackburn in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Diggers Rest to get to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Diggers Rest and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Diggers Rest to Blackburn?

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Blackburn costs A$5.30.

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