How to get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18102
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jolimont
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 48 and FRANKSTON

To get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Cheltenham

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Cheltenham, Melbourne is approximately 32.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North to Cheltenham 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham, Melbourne

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Mentone

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 48 and FRANKSTON

To get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn North to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn North to Cheltenham in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Cheltenham in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn North to get to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn North and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn North to Cheltenham?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Cheltenham costs A$5.30.

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