How to get from Balwyn North to Macedon by bus and train?

From Balwyn North to Macedon by bus and train

To get from Balwyn North to Macedon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 285 bus from Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North) station to Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

105minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 285
285
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Leaves from Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 6376
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Camberwell Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 22522
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn North to Macedon by train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Macedon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 22561
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hawthorn
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Macedon

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Macedon, Melbourne is approximately 86.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North to Macedon 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Rookwood St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Public transport stations close to Macedon, Melbourne

Macedon is located at Macedon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macedon Railway Station (Macedon).

Train stations close to Macedon:

  • Macedon

Bus stations close to Macedon:

  • Macedon Railway Station (Macedon)

Related Routes

From Balwyn North to Macedon by train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Macedon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    23-Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 22561
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hawthorn
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Macedon?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 285, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Macedon?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balwyn North and Macedon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balwyn North to Macedon in Melbourne?

    The 285 bus line goes from Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North) station near Balwyn North to Camberwell Sc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Camberwell Sc station near Macedon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn North to Macedon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Macedon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balwyn North to get to Macedon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 285 bus from the Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North) stop near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balwyn North and Macedon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Camberwell Sc station, which is closest to Macedon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balwyn North to Macedon?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Macedon costs A$13.84.

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