How to get from Southern Cross to Keysborough by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Keysborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) station to Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Keysborough
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 3615
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 4264
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keysborough
    Walk to
    Keysborough
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, FRANKSTON and 828

To get from Southern Cross to Keysborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) station to Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Keysborough
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 3615
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 4264
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keysborough
    Walk to
    Keysborough
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to Keysborough

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Keysborough, Melbourne is approximately 34.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross to Keysborough 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Keysborough, Melbourne

Keysborough is located at Keysborough, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough).

Train stations close to Keysborough:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park
  • Dandenong

Bus stations close to Keysborough:

  • Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough)
  • Parkmore Shopping Centre/Kingsclere Ave (Keysborough)
  • Cheltenham Rd/Perry Rd (Keysborough)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, FRANKSTON and 828

To get from Southern Cross to Keysborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 828 bus from Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) station to Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Keysborough
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 3615
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkmore Sc/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 4264
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Keysborough
    Walk to
    Keysborough
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to Keysborough?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 828.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to Keysborough?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 828.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Keysborough?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Keysborough?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Keysborough in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross to Keysborough by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Keysborough in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Keysborough?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Keysborough?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Keysborough in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Southern Cross to Keysborough?

    The first train from Southern Cross in Docklands to Keysborough in Melbourne is Pakenham - City Via Pakenham. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:02.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Southern Cross to Keysborough?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Keysborough costs A$5.30.

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