How to get from Parkville to Croydon by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 72 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, BELGRAVE and 664

To get from Parkville to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    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
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Croydon

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 38.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville to Croydon 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)

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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, BELGRAVE and 664

To get from Parkville to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664.

  • Is there a direct tram between Parkville and Croydon 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 26 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Parkville to Croydon in Melbourne?

    The 72 tram line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Camberwell station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Camberwell station near Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Croydon in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Parkville to get to Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 72 tram from the 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Parkville and Croydon in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Parkville to Croydon?

    The ride from Parkville to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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