How to get from Malvern to Barwon Downs by bus and train?

From Malvern to Barwon Downs by bus and train

To get from Malvern to Barwon Downs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Caulfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Colac Railway Station (Colac) station to Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

515minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    Ride to bus station
    Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    ID 44244
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Malvern to Barwon Downs by bus and train via PAKENHAM, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY

To get from Malvern to Barwon Downs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Colac Railway Station (Colac) station to Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

545minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    Ride to bus station
    Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    ID 44244
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Malvern to Barwon Downs

The distance between Malvern, Melbourne and Barwon Downs, Melbourne is approximately 212.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 515 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern to Barwon Downs 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 Malvern

Malvern is located at Malvern, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern).

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • Inkerman Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Wheatland Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern)
  • Wanda Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

Public transport stations close to Barwon Downs, Melbourne

Barwon Downs is located at Barwon Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barwon Downs General Store/Birregurra-Forest Rd (Barwon Downs).

Bus stations close to Barwon Downs:

  • Barwon Downs General Store/Birregurra-Forest Rd (Barwon Downs)
  • Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Malvern to Barwon Downs by bus and train via PAKENHAM, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY

To get from Malvern to Barwon Downs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Colac Railway Station (Colac) station to Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

545minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    Ride to bus station
    Barwon Downs Public Hall/Birregurra-Forrest Rd (Barwon Downs)
    ID 44244
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malvern to Barwon Downs?

    The fastest way takes 515 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malvern to Barwon Downs?

    The alternative route takes 545 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Malvern and Barwon Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Malvern to Barwon Downs?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from Caulfield station near Malvern in Malvern to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Barwon Downs in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Malvern to Barwon Downs by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Malvern in Malvern and Barwon Downs in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Malvern to get to Barwon Downs?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the Caulfield station near Malvern in Malvern.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malvern and Barwon Downs?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Barwon Downs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Malvern to Barwon Downs?

    The ride from Malvern to Barwon Downs costs A$22.38.

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