How to get from Kensington to St Kilda East by train and tram?

From Kensington to St Kilda East by train and tram

To get from Kensington to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to St Kilda East
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to St Kilda East by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 16

To get from Kensington to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 16 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda East
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to St Kilda East

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 11.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to St Kilda East 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hobsons Rd/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • South Kensington
  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Hobsons Rd/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Childers St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • 156 Kensington Rd (West Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kensington to St Kilda East by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN and 16

To get from Kensington to St Kilda East in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 16 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Tram - 16
16
Walk to St Kilda East
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18634
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda East
    Walk to
    St Kilda East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near St Kilda East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to St Kilda East in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Kensington and St Kilda East in Melbourne by train and tram is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to St Kilda East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Kensington to St Kilda East?

    The ride from Kensington to St Kilda East costs A$5.30.

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