How to get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer by bus and train?

From Smiths Beach to Ardeer by bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Albion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

229minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Ardeer
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardeer
    Walk to
    Ardeer
    1.78 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Smiths Beach to Ardeer by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, PAKENHAM and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Deer Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

256minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Ardeer
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardeer
    Walk to
    Ardeer
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Ardeer

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 150.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach to Ardeer by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Smiths Beach to Ardeer by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, PAKENHAM and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Deer Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

256minA$13.84
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Ardeer
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ardeer
    Walk to
    Ardeer
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smiths Beach to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 256 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smiths Beach and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smiths Beach to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near Ardeer in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smiths Beach to Ardeer in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Ardeer in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smiths Beach to get to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smiths Beach and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smiths Beach to Ardeer?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Ardeer costs A$13.84.

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