How to get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda by bus and tram?

From Gowanbrae to St Kilda by bus and tram

To get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 16 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 16
16
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gowanbrae to St Kilda by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 96

To get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 96 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 96
96
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17594
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gowanbrae to St Kilda

The distance between Gowanbrae, Melbourne and St Kilda, Melbourne is approximately 26.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gowanbrae to St Kilda by bus 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 Gowanbrae

Gowanbrae is located at Gowanbrae, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Muntz Ave/Augustine Tce (Glenroy).

Train stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Muntz Ave/Augustine Tce (Glenroy)
  • Vanderloo Rd/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)
  • Valley Cres/Augustine Tce (Glenroy)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda is located at St Kilda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
  • Albert St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Alfred Sq/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gowanbrae to St Kilda by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 96

To get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 96 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 96
96
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17594
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gowanbrae to St Kilda?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gowanbrae and St Kilda in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gowanbrae to St Kilda in Melbourne?

    The 490 bus line goes from Airport West station near Gowanbrae to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station near St Kilda in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Gowanbrae to St Kilda in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Gowanbrae and St Kilda in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gowanbrae to get to St Kilda in Melbourne?

    Get on the 490 bus from the Airport West stop near Gowanbrae in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gowanbrae and St Kilda in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station, which is closest to St Kilda in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gowanbrae to St Kilda?

    The ride from Gowanbrae to St Kilda costs A$5.30.

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