How to get from Melton to Princes Hill by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Melton to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 1 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, 48 and 6

To get from Melton to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tram lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 tram and finally take the 6 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    North Balwyn
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton to Princes Hill

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 42.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton to Princes Hill 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 Melton

Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
  • Melton Railway Station (Melton South)
  • Exford Rd/Staughton St (Melton South)

Public transport stations close to Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, 48 and 6

To get from Melton to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tram lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 tram and finally take the 6 tram from 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 48
48
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    North Balwyn
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Princes Hill?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melton to Princes Hill?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 48, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct train between Melton and Princes Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melton to Princes Hill?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Southern Cross station near Princes Hill in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melton to Princes Hill by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Melton in Melton South and Princes Hill in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melton to get to Princes Hill?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melton and Princes Hill?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Princes Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Melton to Princes Hill?

    The ride from Melton to Princes Hill costs A$5.30.

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