How to get from South Melbourne to Healesville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

169minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 685

To get from South Melbourne to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Healesville

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Healesville, Melbourne is approximately 69.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Healesville 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Healesville, Melbourne

Healesville is located at Healesville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville).

Bus stations close to Healesville:

  • Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
  • Healesville Ps/High St (Healesville)
  • Don Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Healesville)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and 685

To get from South Melbourne to Healesville in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Healesville?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Healesville?

    The alternative route takes 432 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Healesville in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Healesville in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Southern Cross station near South Melbourne to Belgrave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Belgrave station near Healesville in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Healesville in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Melbourne to get to Healesville in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Southern Cross station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Melbourne and Healesville in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Belgrave stop, which is closest to Healesville in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Healesville?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Healesville costs A$5.30.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps