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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Kew East to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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
Tram - 48
48
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew East
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    34 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

By bus and train

To get from Kew East to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 207 bus from Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East) station to Hoddle St/Johnston 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 207
207
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
    ID 3208
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoddle St/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1170
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    30 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
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Public transport directions from Kew East to Somerton

The distance between Kew East, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 34.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kew East 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 Kew East

Kew East is located at Kew East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East).

Bus stations close to Kew East:

  • Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Burke Rd/Kilby Rd (Kew 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 Kew East to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 207 bus from Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East) station to Hoddle St/Johnston 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 207
207
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
    ID 3208
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoddle St/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1170
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    30 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct tram between Kew East 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 29 min.

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

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Kew East to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kew East and Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Kew East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

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

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

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