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

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Richmond 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 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    44 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 and tram

To get from Balaclava to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20569
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenferrie
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Croydon

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 39.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava 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 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:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

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)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20569
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenferrie
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Balaclava to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Balaclava station near Balaclava to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Croydon in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Balaclava station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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