How to get from Croydon to South Melbourne by train and tram?

From Croydon to South Melbourne by train and tram

To get from Croydon to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 109 tram from 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Croydon to South Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Croydon to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 234 bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19519
    500 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to South Melbourne

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 32.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to South Melbourne by 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

From Croydon to South Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Croydon to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 234 bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19519
    500 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and South Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to South Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ringwood station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to South Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and South Melbourne in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to South Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and South Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood station, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Croydon to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Croydon to South Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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