How to get from Balaclava to Whittlesea by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Whittlesea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Whittlesea
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 51037
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittlesea
    Walk to
    Whittlesea
    1.21 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Whittlesea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Whittlesea
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 51037
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittlesea
    Walk to
    Whittlesea
    1.21 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Whittlesea

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Whittlesea, Melbourne is approximately 54.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Whittlesea 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Whittlesea, Melbourne

Whittlesea is located at Whittlesea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hill St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea).

Bus stations close to Whittlesea:

  • Hill St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)
  • Fore St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)
  • Jennifer Ct/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Whittlesea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Whittlesea
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fir St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 51037
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittlesea
    Walk to
    Whittlesea
    1.21 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Whittlesea?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 382.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Whittlesea?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 382.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Whittlesea 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 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Whittlesea in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Balaclava to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Whittlesea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Whittlesea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Whittlesea in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Whittlesea in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Whittlesea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Balaclava to Whittlesea?

    The ride from Balaclava to Whittlesea costs A$5.30.

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