How to get from Prahran to Cairnlea by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Prahran to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 5, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Prahran to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Cairnlea

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Cairnlea, Melbourne is approximately 25.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran to Cairnlea by bus, 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 Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Alma Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Cairnlea, Melbourne

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 5, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Prahran to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prahran to Cairnlea?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prahran to Cairnlea?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct tram between Prahran and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Prahran to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    The 5 tram line goes from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne University station near Cairnlea in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Prahran to Cairnlea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Prahran and Cairnlea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Prahran to get to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get on the 5 tram from the 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Prahran and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University stop, which is closest to Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Prahran to Cairnlea?

    The ride from Prahran to Cairnlea costs A$5.30.

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