How to get from Kensington to East Melbourne by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Kensington to East Melbourne in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    Ride to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 12

To get from Kensington to East Melbourne in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 12 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 12
12
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    Ride to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to East Melbourne

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and East Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 5.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to East Melbourne 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 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 East Melbourne, Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 12

To get from Kensington to East Melbourne in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 12 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 12
12
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    Ride to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to East Melbourne 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 tram line till Southern Cross station near East Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and East Melbourne in Melbourne by train and tram is about 30 min.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Kensington to East Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Kensington to East Melbourne in Melbourne is Footscray - East Melbourne. It leaves the Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington) stop at 00:23.

  • How much is the train fare from Kensington to East Melbourne?

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

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