What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Balwyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Balwyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Balwyn?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Balwyn is 15 km. The road distance is 15.8 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Balwyn without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn without a car is to line 109 tram which takes 59 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn?

The line 109 tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Balwyn bus from?

Port Melbourne to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bay Street Shops/Bay St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Balwyn train from?

Port Melbourne to Balwyn train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Graham St/Light Rail #128 station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Balwyn bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Balwyn train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Balwyn train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Balwyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Balwyn is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Port Melbourne to Balwyn.

Where can I stay near Balwyn?

There are 5272+ hotels available in Balwyn.

Port Melbourne to Balwyn - 4 ways to travel via line 109 tram, and line 234 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Balwyn by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 109 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47tram 109
59 min
$6
Drive 15.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Balwyncar 15.8 km
16 min
$3–5
Line 234 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Flinders Lane/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rdbus 302 / ...
1h 14m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Balwyntaxi 15.8 km
16 min
$40–50

Port Melbourne to Balwyn by tram

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59 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15 km
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Balwyn, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd via Flinders Lane/Queen St and King St/Lonsdale St in around 1h 14m.

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