How to get from Prahran to Lake Gardens by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Prahran to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 5, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Prahran to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Lake Gardens

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 127.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran to Lake Gardens by 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 Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda East)
  • Hughenden Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 5, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Prahran to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prahran to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prahran to Lake Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Prahran and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Prahran to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The 5 tram line goes from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne University station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Prahran to Lake Gardens in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Prahran and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Prahran to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the 5 tram from the 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Prahran and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Prahran to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Prahran to Lake Gardens costs A$8.54.

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