How to get from South Melbourne to Croydon by train and tram?

From South Melbourne to Croydon by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Croydon 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
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
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    41 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

From South Melbourne to Croydon by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    48 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 South Melbourne to Croydon

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 33.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Croydon by 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 Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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

From South Melbourne to Croydon by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    48 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 South Melbourne to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Croydon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Croydon?

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

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