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

From East Melbourne to Somerton by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Melbourne to Somerton by bus, train and tram via 109, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from East Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Somerton

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 27.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

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 from East Melbourne to Somerton by bus, train and tram via 109, CRAIGIEBURN and 901

To get from East Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne 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 8 min.

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

    The 12 tram line goes from Victoria Gardens station near East Melbourne to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 12 tram from the Victoria Gardens station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from East Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The last train from East Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Parliament station at 18:46.

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

    The ride from East Melbourne to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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