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How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Melbourne Central station to Rosanna station. Next, take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    Ride to bus station
    Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    ID 1745
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, HURSTBRIDGE and 518

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Jolimont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 518 bus from Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough) station to Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 518
518
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jolimont
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 187
    460 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    St Helena West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    Ride to bus station
    Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    ID 1745
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Saint Helena, Melbourne is approximately 30.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Saint Helena, Melbourne

Saint Helena is located at Saint Helena, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena).

Train stations close to Saint Helena:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Greensborough
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Saint Helena:

  • Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
  • St Helena Marketplace/Aqueduct Rd (St Helena)
  • St Helena Rd/Weidlich Rd (St Helena)

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, HURSTBRIDGE and 518

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Melbourne Central station to Jolimont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 518 bus from Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough) station to Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 518
518
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jolimont
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 187
    460 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    St Helena West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    Ride to bus station
    Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    ID 1745
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 517.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 518.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Saint Helena in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hurstbridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hurstbridge station near Saint Helena in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Saint Helena in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Saint Helena in Melbourne?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Saint Helena in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Hurstbridge stop, which is closest to Saint Helena in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne?

    The last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena in Melbourne is the Hurstbridge - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 17:55.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Saint Helena costs A$5.30.

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