How to get from South Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train?

From South Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. Next, take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Southern Cross Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train via GEELONG, COACH and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from South Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Geelong Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Southern Cross Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    95 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Avoca

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Avoca, Melbourne is approximately 189.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Avoca 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Light Rail #126.

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd

Public transport stations close to Avoca, Melbourne

Avoca is located at Avoca, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Avoca Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy.

Bus stations close to Avoca:

  • Avoca Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy
  • Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
  • 199 High St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train via GEELONG, COACH and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from South Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Geelong Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Southern Cross Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    95 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Avoca?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Avoca?

    The alternative route takes 369 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Avoca in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross Railway Station station near South Melbourne to Wendouree station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wendouree station near Avoca in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Avoca in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Melbourne to get to Avoca in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross Railway Station station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Melbourne and Avoca in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Wendouree stop, which is closest to Avoca in Melbourne.

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