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

From Watsonia to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Greensborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

98minA$3.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watsonia to Croydon by bus and train via 514, 901 and LILYDALE

To get from Watsonia to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 514 bus from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia) station to Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

104minA$3.30
Bus - 514
514
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 1732
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helena Rd/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 43979
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watsonia to Croydon

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 35.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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 from Watsonia to Croydon by bus and train via 514, 901 and LILYDALE

To get from Watsonia to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 514 bus from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia) station to Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

104minA$3.30
Bus - 514
514
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 1732
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helena Rd/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 43979
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 10
    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 Watsonia to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 514, Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct train between Watsonia 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 38 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Hurstbridge station near Watsonia to Greensborough station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Greensborough station near Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Croydon in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Hurstbridge station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Croydon costs A$3.30.

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