How to get from Kensington to Doncaster East by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kensington to Doncaster East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 905 bus from Johnston St/Hoddle St (Collingwood) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 905
905
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Victoria Park
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Collingwood)
    ID 934
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    The Pines Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44914
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, BELGRAVE and 901

To get from Kensington to Doncaster East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Doncaster East
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20450
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Doncaster East

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Doncaster East, Melbourne is approximately 30.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Doncaster East 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Doncaster East, Melbourne

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Reynolds Rd (Templestowe)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, BELGRAVE and 901

To get from Kensington to Doncaster East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Doncaster East
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20450
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Doncaster East?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Doncaster East?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Doncaster East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Doncaster East in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Doncaster East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Doncaster East in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Doncaster East in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Doncaster East in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and Doncaster East in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Doncaster East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Kensington to Doncaster East?

    The ride from Kensington to Doncaster East costs A$5.30.

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