How to get from Altona to Canterbury by train?

From Altona to Canterbury by train

To get from Altona to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altona to Canterbury by train via WERRIBEE and BELGRAVE

To get from Altona to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Canterbury

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Canterbury, Melbourne is approximately 31.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Canterbury by 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.

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Altona
  • Seaholme

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 Canterbury, Melbourne

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 50-Wattle Valley Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury).

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Chatham
  • Canterbury

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Mont Albert Rd/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 28 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 31 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altona to Canterbury by train via WERRIBEE and BELGRAVE

To get from Altona to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Canterbury 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 till Southern Cross station near Canterbury in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Canterbury in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Canterbury in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Canterbury in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Altona to Canterbury?

    The ride from Altona to Canterbury costs A$5.30.