How to get from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens by train and tram?

From St Kilda East to Lake Gardens by train and tram

To get from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

138minA$8.54
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    St Kilda East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    25 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 from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 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 St Kilda East to Lake Gardens

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 127.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Mayfield St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Grosvenor St/Hotham St (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 from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

150minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 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 St Kilda East to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East 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 18 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near St Kilda East to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near St Kilda East to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from St Kilda East to Lake Gardens costs A$8.54.

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