How to get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach by bus and tram?

From Balwyn North to Smiths Beach by bus and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

200minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn North to Smiths Beach by bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 14-Punt Rd/Bridge Rd (Richmond) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

200minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Punt Rd/Bridge Rd (Richmond)
    ID 18099
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    810 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 150.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach by bus 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach, Melbourne

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Related Routes

From Balwyn North to Smiths Beach by bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 14-Punt Rd/Bridge Rd (Richmond) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

200minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Punt Rd/Bridge Rd (Richmond)
    ID 18099
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    810 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn North to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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