How to get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) 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 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    7 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

Alternative route by train and tram via 11, LILYDALE and FRANKSTON

To get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17897
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Cheltenham

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Cheltenham, Melbourne is approximately 22.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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 11, LILYDALE and FRANKSTON

To get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17897
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Port Melbourne station near East Melbourne to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Cheltenham in Melbourne by tram and train is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Port Melbourne station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from East Melbourne to Cheltenham?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Cheltenham costs A$5.30.

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