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

From Balaclava to Doreen by bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
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
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balaclava to Doreen by bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Doreen

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 48.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Doreen 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 Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Bulimba Dr/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Newstead Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Related Routes

From Balaclava to Doreen by bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Doreen?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 381.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balaclava to Doreen 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 Doreen in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Doreen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Doreen costs A$5.30.

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