How to get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 469 bus from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathmore Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 469, CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 469 bus from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathmore Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn

The distance between Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 35.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Strathmore Heights

Strathmore Heights is located at Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Strathmore Heights:

  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Caravelle Cres/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)

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 bus and train via 469, CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 469 bus from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 469
469
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strathmore Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 469, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 469, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Strathmore Heights and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    The 469 bus line goes from Moonee Ponds station near Strathmore Heights to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station near Blackburn in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Strathmore Heights and Blackburn in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Strathmore Heights to get to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get on the 469 bus from the Moonee Ponds stop near Strathmore Heights in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Strathmore Heights and Blackburn in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station, which is closest to Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn?

    The ride from Strathmore Heights to Blackburn costs A$5.30.

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