How to get from Kensington to Viewbank by bus and train?

From Kensington to Viewbank by bus and train

To get from Kensington to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to Viewbank by bus and train via WERRIBEE, HURSTBRIDGE and 517

To get from Kensington to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Viewbank

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Viewbank, Melbourne is approximately 26.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Viewbank 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 Kensington

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

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Viewbank, Melbourne

Viewbank is located at Viewbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank).

Train stations close to Viewbank:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Montmorency

Bus stations close to Viewbank:

  • Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)
  • General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
  • Arthur Streeton Dr/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kensington to Viewbank by bus and train via WERRIBEE, HURSTBRIDGE and 517

To get from Kensington to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Viewbank?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 517.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Viewbank?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 517.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Viewbank in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Viewbank in Melbourne?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Viewbank in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Viewbank in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Viewbank in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Viewbank in Melbourne?

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Viewbank in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Kensington to Viewbank?

    The ride from Kensington to Viewbank costs A$5.30.

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