How to get from South Melbourne to Clayton by bus, train and tram?

From South Melbourne to Clayton by bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Clayton by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Clayton

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 26.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Clayton by bus, 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Related Routes

From South Melbourne to Clayton by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Clayton?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Clayton?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Clayton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Clayton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Clayton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Clayton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Clayton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Clayton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne?

    The last train from South Melbourne to Clayton in Melbourne is the Pakenham - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 19:04.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Clayton?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Clayton costs A$5.30.

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