How to get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

147minA$13.84
Bus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freshwater Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    75 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 51, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and LILYDALE

To get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

177minA$13.84
Bus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freshwater Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    75 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn

The distance between Freshwater Creek, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 116.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Freshwater Creek 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 Freshwater Creek

Freshwater Creek is located at Freshwater Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mccanns Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed).

Bus stations close to Freshwater Creek:

  • Mccanns Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed)

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 51, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and LILYDALE

To get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 51 bus from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed) station to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

177minA$13.84
Bus - 51
51
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Dickins Rd/Surf Coast Hwy (Mount Duneed)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Freshwater Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall)
    ID 30838
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marshall
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    75 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn in Melbourne?

    The 51 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Freshwater Creek to Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station near Blackburn in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Freshwater Creek and Blackburn in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Freshwater Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Marshall Railway Station/Marshalltown Rd (Marshall) station, which is closest to Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn?

    The ride from Freshwater Creek to Blackburn costs A$13.84.

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