How to get from Canterbury to Somerton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Canterbury to Somerton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

103minA$3.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Canterbury to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Canterbury 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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 Canterbury to Somerton

The distance between Canterbury, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 50.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Somerton 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 Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury).

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 28 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • 31 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Canterbury to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Canterbury 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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 Canterbury to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Canterbury to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Blackburn station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Canterbury and Somerton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canterbury to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Canterbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canterbury and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Blackburn stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Canterbury to Somerton?

    The ride from Canterbury to Somerton costs A$3.30.

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