How to get from Burwood to Highton by bus, train and tram?

From Burwood to Highton by bus, train and tram

To get from Burwood to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

172minA$8.54
Tram - 70
70
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burwood to Highton by bus, train and tram via 70, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Burwood to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

172minA$8.54
Tram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burwood to Highton

The distance between Burwood, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 105.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burwood to Highton by bus, 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 Burwood

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills).

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
  • Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
  • Wattle Park/Elgar Rd (Box Hill)

Public transport stations close to Highton, Melbourne

Highton is located at Highton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton).

Train stations close to Highton:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Highton:

  • Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Rtc Resource Centre/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burwood to Highton by bus, train and tram via 70, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Burwood to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

172minA$8.54
Tram - 70
70
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burwood to Highton?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burwood to Highton?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct tram between Burwood and Highton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Burwood to Highton in Melbourne?

    The 70 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood to 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station near Highton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Burwood to Highton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Burwood and Highton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Burwood to get to Highton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 70 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Burwood and Highton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Highton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Burwood to Highton?

    The ride from Burwood to Highton costs A$8.54.

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