How to get from Balaclava to Cowes by bus and tram?

From Balaclava to Cowes by bus and tram

To get from Balaclava to Cowes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 96 tram from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

182minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Cowes
Leaves from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)
    ID 20520
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    61 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 37986
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cowes
    Walk to
    Cowes
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Cowes

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Cowes, Melbourne is approximately 139.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Cowes by bus 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Wimbledon Ave/Brighton Rd (Elwood)
  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)

Public transport stations close to Cowes, Melbourne

Cowes is located at Cowes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai).

Bus stations close to Cowes:

  • Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Corona Rd/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Ocean Rch/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Cowes?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Cowes in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Cowes in Melbourne?

    The 96 tram line goes from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near Balaclava to East Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till East Brunswick station near Cowes in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balaclava to Cowes in Melbourne by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Cowes in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Cowes in Melbourne?

    Get on the 96 tram from the 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Cowes in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the East Brunswick stop, which is closest to Cowes in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balaclava to Cowes?

    The ride from Balaclava to Cowes costs A$8.54.