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How to get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Watergardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

145minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

199minA$18.04
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunshine to Barkers Creek

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Barkers Creek, Melbourne is approximately 127.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine to Barkers Creek 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 Sunshine

Sunshine is located at Sunshine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

Public transport stations close to Barkers Creek, Melbourne

Barkers Creek is located at Barkers Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Barkers Creek:

  • Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
  • War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

199minA$18.04
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunshine to Barkers Creek?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Barkers Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Barkers Creek?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Sunbury station near Sunshine in Sunshine to Watergardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Watergardens station near Barkers Creek in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunshine to Barkers Creek by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Barkers Creek in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunshine to get to Barkers Creek?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Sunbury station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunshine and Barkers Creek?

    Get off the train at the Watergardens stop, which is closest to Barkers Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Sunshine to Barkers Creek?

    The ride from Sunshine to Barkers Creek costs A$15.82.

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