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

From Glen Iris to Somerton by bus, train and tram

To get from Glen Iris to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 tram from 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Glen Iris
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 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
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glen Iris to Somerton by bus and train

To get from Glen Iris to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton 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 - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    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
    Roxburgh Park
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glen Iris to Somerton

The distance between Glen Iris, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 36.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern 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

From Glen Iris to Somerton by bus and train

To get from Glen Iris to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton 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 - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    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
    Roxburgh Park
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Iris to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Iris to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct tram between Glen Iris 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 24 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Glen Iris to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Moreland station near Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris to Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glen Iris and Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 6 tram from the Moreland station near Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris to Somerton?

    The ride from Glen Iris to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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