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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

274minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20518
    1.23 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 12, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA

To get from Balaclava to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

286minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    1.97 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Willaura

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 254.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Willaura 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-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 12, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA

To get from Balaclava to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

286minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    1.97 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

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

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Willaura 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 4 hr 34 min.

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

    The 96 tram line goes from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station near Balaclava to East Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Brunswick station near Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Willaura in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 96 tram from the 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Brunswick stop, which is closest to Willaura in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Willaura costs A$22.38.

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