How to get from Parkville to Waterways by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 72 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 902 bus from Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 12492
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 902

To get from Parkville to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 902 bus from Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 12492
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Waterways

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Waterways, Melbourne is approximately 38.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville to Waterways by bus, 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

Public transport stations close to Waterways, Melbourne

Waterways is located at Waterways, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough).

Train stations close to Waterways:

  • Noble Park
  • Aspendale
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Waterways:

  • Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Keylana Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Alana Ct/Keylana Dr (Keysborough)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 902

To get from Parkville to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 902 bus from Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 12492
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkville to Waterways?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 902.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkville to Waterways?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct tram between Parkville and Waterways in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Parkville to Waterways in Melbourne?

    The 72 tram line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Camberwell station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Camberwell station near Waterways in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Parkville to Waterways in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Parkville and Waterways in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Parkville to get to Waterways in Melbourne?

    Get on the 72 tram from the 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Parkville and Waterways in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Camberwell stop, which is closest to Waterways in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Parkville to Waterways?

    The ride from Parkville to Waterways costs A$5.30.

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