How to get from Southern Cross to Barwon Downs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Barwon Downs in Melbourne, take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Colac station. Next, 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 7 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

456minA$17.08
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 Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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 Southern Cross to Barwon Downs

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Barwon Downs, Melbourne is approximately 197.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 456 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 456 minutes, using Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Barwon Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Barwon Downs?

    The WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train line goes from Warrnambool station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Colac station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Colac station near Barwon Downs in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Barwon Downs in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from the Warrnambool station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

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

    Get off the train at the Colac stop, which is closest to Barwon Downs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Barwon Downs?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Barwon Downs costs A$17.08.

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