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How to get from Kensington to Burwood by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Kensington to Burwood in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 70
70
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18090
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 70

To get from Kensington to Burwood in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 70
70
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18090
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Burwood

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Burwood, Melbourne is approximately 18 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Burwood by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Burwood, Melbourne

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Burwood).

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Box Hill)
  • Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Alternative route by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 70

To get from Kensington to Burwood in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 70
70
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18090
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Burwood?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Burwood?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Burwood in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Burwood in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near Burwood in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Burwood in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Burwood in Melbourne by train and tram is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Burwood in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and Burwood in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Burwood in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Kensington to Burwood?

    The ride from Kensington to Burwood costs A$5.30.

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