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How to get from Altona to Blackburn South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Altona to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Blackburn South

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 44.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Blackburn South 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Altona to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Blackburn South?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Blackburn South?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Blackburn South in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Blackburn South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Blackburn South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Blackburn South?

    The ride from Altona to Blackburn South costs A$5.30.

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