How to get from Ardeer to Kensington by bus and train?

From Ardeer to Kensington by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

27minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ardeer to Kensington by bus and train via 426, SUNBURY and WERRIBEE

To get from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Kensington

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Kensington, Melbourne is approximately 11.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Kensington 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 Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Public transport stations close to Kensington, Melbourne

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ardeer to Kensington by bus and train via 426, SUNBURY and WERRIBEE

To get from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Kensington
    Ride to train station
    South Kensington
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer to Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardeer to Kensington?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ardeer and Kensington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne?

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station near Ardeer to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sunshine Station station near Kensington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Kensington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ardeer to get to Kensington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) stop near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ardeer and Kensington in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station station, which is closest to Kensington in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne?

    The first train from Ardeer to Kensington in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Ardeer station at 10:50.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ardeer to Kensington?

    The ride from Ardeer to Kensington costs A$5.30.

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