How to get from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GLEN WAVERLEY and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Cheltenham

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Cheltenham, Melbourne is approximately 22.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen 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 via GLEN WAVERLEY and FRANKSTON

To get from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Melbourne Central station to Richmond station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Richmond station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    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 Melbourne Central to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Melbourne Central to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Richmond station near Cheltenham in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne by train is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Cheltenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Richmond station, which is closest to Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Cheltenham?

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

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