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, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BENDIGO train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Castlemaine Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St station to Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from South Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
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 - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Maryborough Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryborough Station/Station St
    ID 44959
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St
    ID 17997
    840 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    25 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 204.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 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.

Bus And Train timetable from South Melbourne to Avoca

To check the bus and train timetable from South Melbourne to Avoca using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Melbourne) and destination (Avoca), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, 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 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

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

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Southern Cross Railway Station near South Melbourne to Castlemaine Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Castlemaine Railway 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 22 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO train from the Southern Cross Railway 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 Castlemaine Railway Station, which is closest to Avoca in Melbourne.

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