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

By bus and train

To get from Taradale to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

209minA$18.20
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Blackburn
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and BELGRAVE

To get from Taradale to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

230minA$21.30
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    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 Taradale to Blackburn

The distance between Taradale, Melbourne and Blackburn, Melbourne is approximately 162.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Taradale 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 Taradale

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

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 5, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and BELGRAVE

To get from Taradale to Blackburn in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

230minA$21.30
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    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 Taradale to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Taradale 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 29 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Taradale to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station near Blackburn in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Taradale and Blackburn in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Taradale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Taradale to Blackburn costs A$18.20.

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