How to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train?

From Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground in Kangaroo Ground, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Eltham Railway Station station. Next, take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kangaroo Ground on the Moovit app.

100min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Kangaroo Ground
Leaves from Flinders Street Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
    ID 8532
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kangaroo Ground
    Walk to
    Kangaroo Ground
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Road
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 64 tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 station to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Webb St/Yarra St station to Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kangaroo Ground on the Moovit app.

90minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Kangaroo Ground
Leaves from City Square/Swanston St #11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    City Square/Swanston St #11
    ID 19686
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
    ID 19687
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19554
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St
    ID 4041
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
    ID 21037
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kangaroo Ground
    Walk to
    Kangaroo Ground
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Road
    480 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground

The distance between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground is approximately 38.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kangaroo Ground – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground

To check the bus and train schedule from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne) and destination (Kangaroo Ground), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 64 tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 station to Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Webb St/Yarra St station to Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kangaroo Ground on the Moovit app.

90minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Kangaroo Ground
Leaves from City Square/Swanston St #11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    City Square/Swanston St #11
    ID 19686
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
    ID 19687
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19554
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St
    ID 4041
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
    ID 21037
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kangaroo Ground
    Walk to
    Kangaroo Ground
    Eltham-Yarra Glen Road
    480 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Tram line 64, Bus line 906, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground?

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

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Hurstbridge Via City Loop station near Melbourne in Melbourne to Eltham Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eltham Railway Station station near Kangaroo Ground.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Kangaroo Ground by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne to get to Kangaroo Ground?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Hurstbridge Via City Loop station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground?

    Get off the train at the Eltham Railway Station stop, which is closest to Kangaroo Ground.

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