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

By train and tram

To get from St Kilda East to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mordialloc station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18651
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mordialloc
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and FRANKSTON

To get from St Kilda East to Parkdale 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Kilda East to Parkdale
The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Parkdale, Melbourne is approximately 21.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East to Parkdale 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 Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
Public transport stations close to Parkdale, Melbourne

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkers Rd/Beach Rd (Parkdale).

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mordialloc
  • Mentone

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkers Rd/Beach Rd (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale)
Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and FRANKSTON

To get from St Kilda East to Parkdale 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda East to Parkdale?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between St Kilda East and Parkdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near St Kilda East to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till East Malvern station near Parkdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Parkdale in Melbourne by tram and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near St Kilda East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern station, which is closest to Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from St Kilda East to Parkdale costs A$5.30.

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