How to get from St Kilda East to Rosebud by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from St Kilda East to Rosebud in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
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
    11 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
    Frankston
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    Ride to bus station
    Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    ID 13066
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from St Kilda East to Rosebud in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

137minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
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
    10 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
    Frankston
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    Ride to bus station
    Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    ID 13066
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Kilda East to Rosebud

The distance between St Kilda East, Melbourne and Rosebud, Melbourne is approximately 73.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda East to Rosebud by bus, 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 Rosebud, Melbourne

Rosebud is located at Rosebud, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud).

Bus stations close to Rosebud:

  • Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
  • Jetty Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
  • Ninth Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from St Kilda East to Rosebud in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: 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 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

137minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
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
    10 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
    Frankston
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    Ride to bus station
    Rosebud Village Sc/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
    ID 13066
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda East to Rosebud 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 one train line and one bus line till East Malvern station near Rosebud in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between St Kilda East and Rosebud in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern stop, which is closest to Rosebud in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from St Kilda East to Rosebud?

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

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