How to get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 57 tram from 26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Moonee Ponds
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newmarket
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington)
    ID 18529
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18485
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via SANDRINGHAM, CRAIGIEBURN and 57

To get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 57 tram from 26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Moonee Ponds
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newmarket
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington)
    ID 18529
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18485
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Moonee Ponds, Melbourne is approximately 15.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Moonee Ponds is located at Moonee Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale).

Bus stations close to Moonee Ponds:

  • Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Hurtle St/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
  • Maribyrnong Park/Orford St (Moonee Ponds)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via SANDRINGHAM, CRAIGIEBURN and 57

To get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 57 tram from 26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington) station to 41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Moonee Ponds
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newmarket
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington)
    ID 18529
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18485
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moonee Ponds
    Walk to
    Moonee Ponds
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Moonee Ponds in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Balaclava to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Moonee Ponds in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Moonee Ponds in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Moonee Ponds in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Moonee Ponds in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total tram and train fare from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds?

    The ride from Balaclava to Moonee Ponds costs A$5.30.

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