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

From West Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train

To get from West Melbourne to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train 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 2 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from West Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

167min
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from North Melbourne Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 9
    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 West Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train via BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from West 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. The bus and train schedule from West Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

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
    1.82 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
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Public transport directions from West Melbourne to Avoca

The distance between West Melbourne, Melbourne and Avoca, Melbourne is approximately 186.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West 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 schedule from West Melbourne to Avoca

To check the bus and train schedule from West Melbourne to Avoca using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from West Melbourne to Avoca by bus and train via BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from West 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. The bus and train schedule from West Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

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
    1.82 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from North Melbourne Railway Station station near West Melbourne to Werribee Via Altona Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Avoca in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between West Melbourne and Avoca in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the North Melbourne Railway Station station near West Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Werribee Via Altona Loop stop, which is closest to Avoca in Melbourne.

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