How to get from Rainbow to Altona Meadows by bus and train?

From Rainbow to Altona Meadows by bus and train

To get from Rainbow to Altona Meadows in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Chemist/Federal St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Aircraft Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Altona Meadows on the Moovit app.

746min
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to Altona Meadows
Leaves from Chemist/Federal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rainbow
  • 2
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    340 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aircraft Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ACF
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altona Meadows
    Walk to
    Altona Meadows
    1.65 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainbow to Altona Meadows

The distance between Rainbow, Melbourne and Altona Meadows, Melbourne is approximately 497.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 746 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow to Altona Meadows by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Rainbow to Altona Meadows

To check the bus and train schedule from Rainbow to Altona Meadows using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rainbow) and destination (Altona Meadows), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow to Altona Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 746 minutes, using Bus line HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, Train line THE OVERLAND, Train line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow and Altona Meadows in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow to Altona Meadows in Melbourne?

    The HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus line goes from Horsham station near Rainbow to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station near Altona Meadows in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainbow to Altona Meadows in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rainbow and Altona Meadows in Melbourne by bus and train is about 12 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow to get to Altona Meadows in Melbourne?

    Get on the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from the Horsham stop near Rainbow in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow and Altona Meadows in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station, which is closest to Altona Meadows in Melbourne.

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