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How to get from Ardeer to Croydon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 664 bus from Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Ardeer to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

122minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    48 min
  • 6
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Croydon

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 56.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Croydon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Sunshine
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

By train

To get from Ardeer to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

122minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    48 min
  • 6
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardeer to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct train between Ardeer and Croydon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ardeer to Croydon in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ardeer station near Ardeer to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Croydon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardeer to Croydon in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Croydon in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ardeer to get to Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ardeer station near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ardeer and Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ardeer to Croydon?

    The ride from Ardeer to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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