How to get from Balwyn to Glen Iris by train and tram?

From Balwyn to Glen Iris by train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne, take the 72 tram from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station to 51-Gardiner Station/Burke Rd (Glen Iris) station. Next, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Gardiner station to Glen Iris station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Walk to Glen Iris
Leaves from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)
    ID 19036
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    51-Gardiner Station/Burke Rd (Glen Iris)
    ID 19054
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gardiner
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Iris
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glen Iris
    Walk to
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn to Glen Iris by tram

To get from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 tram lines: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 tram and finally take the 6 tram from 44-Glenferrie Rd/High St (Malvern) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 6
6
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
    ID 19748
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    80-Cotham Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Kew)
    ID 1480
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-High St/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20535
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    44-Glenferrie Rd/High St (Malvern)
    ID 16747
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn to Glen Iris

The distance between Balwyn, Melbourne and Glen Iris, Melbourne is approximately 6.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn to Glen Iris 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 Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Heather Gr/Burke Rd (Kew)

Public transport stations close to Glen Iris, Melbourne

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Related Routes

From Balwyn to Glen Iris by tram

To get from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 tram lines: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 tram and finally take the 6 tram from 44-Glenferrie Rd/High St (Malvern) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 16
16
Tram - 6
6
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    36-Glenferrie Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
    ID 19748
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    80-Cotham Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Kew)
    ID 1480
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-High St/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20535
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    44-Glenferrie Rd/High St (Malvern)
    ID 16747
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn to Glen Iris?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn to Glen Iris?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 16, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn and Glen Iris in Melbourne?

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

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    The 72 tram line goes from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station near Balwyn to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne University station near Glen Iris in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balwyn and Glen Iris in Melbourne by tram and train is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn to get to Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    Get on the 72 tram from the 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn and Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Balwyn to Glen Iris in Melbourne is Oakleigh - Kew. It leaves the Cotham Rd/Normanby Rd (Kew) stop at 00:49.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn to Glen Iris?

    The ride from Balwyn to Glen Iris costs A$5.30.

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