How to get from Altona to Barwon Heads by bus and train?

From Altona to Barwon Heads by bus and train

To get from Altona to Barwon Heads in Barwon Heads, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 55 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

145minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Barwon Heads
Leaves from Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Ocean Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads)
    ID 31003
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barwon Heads
    Walk to
    Barwon Heads
    Golf Links Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Barwon Heads

The distance between Altona, Barwon Heads and Barwon Heads, Barwon Heads is approximately 110.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Barwon Heads by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Barwon Heads – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Barwon Heads and the nearest public transport station is Railway St/Pier St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Railway St/Pier St (Altona)
  • Altona Station/Blyth St (Altona)
  • Mcbain St/Blyth St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Barwon Heads, Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads is located at Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads and the nearest public transport station is Saratoga Ave/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads).

Bus stations close to Barwon Heads:

  • Saratoga Ave/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads)
  • Cfa Fire Station/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads)
  • Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Barwon Heads?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Barwon Heads?

    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 Altona to Barwon Heads?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Barwon Heads in Barwon Heads.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Barwon Heads by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Altona in Altona and Barwon Heads in Barwon Heads by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Barwon Heads?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Altona.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Barwon Heads?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Barwon Heads in Barwon Heads.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Barwon Heads?

    The ride from Altona to Barwon Heads costs A$13.84.

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