How to get from Balaclava to Somerton by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 532 bus from Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upfield
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upfield Station/Barry Rd (Coolaroo)
    ID 18856
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Somerton

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 30.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Somerton 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 532.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Somerton 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 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Balaclava to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Somerton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balaclava to Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Balaclava to Somerton?

    The ride from Balaclava to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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