How to get from Croydon to Charlton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Charlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

285minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 6
    Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Sea Lake
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    Ride to bus station
    Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    ID 16253
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Charlton

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Charlton, Melbourne is approximately 301.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Charlton 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Charlton, Melbourne

Charlton is located at Charlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton).

Bus stations close to Charlton:

  • Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Charlton?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Charlton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Charlton?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Charlton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Charlton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Charlton?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Charlton?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Charlton?

    The ride from Croydon to Charlton costs A$13.84.

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