How to get from Foster to Blackburn by bus and train?

From Foster to Blackburn by bus and train

To get from Foster to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

235minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Foster to Blackburn by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA and BELGRAVE

To get from Foster to Blackburn in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

250minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Blackburn

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 208.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster 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 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 from Foster to Blackburn by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA and BELGRAVE

To get from Foster to Blackburn in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

250minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Foster to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Foster to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Blackburn in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Foster and Blackburn in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Foster to Blackburn?

    The ride from Foster to Blackburn costs A$21.30.

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