How to get from Yarra Glen to South Yarra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Yarra Glen to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 685 bus from Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen) station to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Richmond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

138minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to South Yarra
Leaves from Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen)
    ID 22099
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Yarra
    Walk to
    South Yarra
    1.88 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Yarra Glen to South Yarra

The distance between Yarra Glen, Melbourne and South Yarra, Melbourne is approximately 51.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yarra Glen to South Yarra 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 Yarra Glen

Yarra Glen is located at Yarra Glen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen).

Bus stations close to Yarra Glen:

  • Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen)
  • Melba Hwy/Armstrong Gr (Yarra Glen)

Public transport stations close to South Yarra, Melbourne

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra).

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yarra Glen to South Yarra?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yarra Glen and South Yarra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yarra Glen to South Yarra in Melbourne?

    The 685 bus line goes from Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen) station near Yarra Glen to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale station near South Yarra in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Yarra Glen to South Yarra in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Yarra Glen and South Yarra in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yarra Glen to get to South Yarra in Melbourne?

    Get on the 685 bus from the Herbert St/Melba Hwy (Yarra Glen) stop near Yarra Glen in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Yarra Glen and South Yarra in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Lilydale station, which is closest to South Yarra in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Yarra Glen to South Yarra?

    The ride from Yarra Glen to South Yarra costs A$5.30.

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