How to get from South Melbourne to Boolarra by bus and train?

From South Melbourne to Boolarra by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Boolarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRARALGON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Morwell Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl station to Alfred Dr/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Bus - 2
2
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Boolarra
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
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Morwell Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MWL
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morwell Bus Interchange/Commercial Rd
    ID 32028
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Churchill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl
    ID 47693
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Boolarra (Via Yinnar)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alfred Dr/Main St
    ID 46071
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boolarra
    Walk to
    Boolarra
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Boolarra by bus and train via TRARALGON, 3 and 4

To get from South Melbourne to Boolarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRARALGON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Traralgon Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl station to Alfred Dr/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Bus - 3
3
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Boolarra
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
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TRN
    151 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deakin St/Princes St
    ID 32403
    700 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Churchill (Via Monash Uni)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl
    ID 47693
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Boolarra (Via Yinnar)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alfred Dr/Main St
    ID 46071
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boolarra
    Walk to
    Boolarra
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Boolarra

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Boolarra, Melbourne is approximately 175.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Boolarra 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Light Rail #126.

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd

Public transport stations close to Boolarra, Melbourne

Boolarra is located at Boolarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alfred Dr/Main St.

Bus stations close to Boolarra:

  • Alfred Dr/Main St
  • 60 Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Melbourne to Boolarra by bus and train via TRARALGON, 3 and 4

To get from South Melbourne to Boolarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRARALGON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Traralgon Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl station to Alfred Dr/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Bus - 3
3
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Boolarra
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
    1.86 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TRN
    151 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deakin St/Princes St
    ID 32403
    700 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Churchill (Via Monash Uni)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Churchill Sc/Georgina Pl
    ID 47693
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Boolarra (Via Yinnar)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alfred Dr/Main St
    ID 46071
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boolarra
    Walk to
    Boolarra
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Boolarra?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Train line TRARALGON, Bus line 2, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Boolarra?

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Train line TRARALGON, Bus line 3, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Boolarra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Boolarra in Melbourne?

    The TRARALGON train line goes from Southern Cross Railway Station station near South Melbourne to Traralgon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Traralgon station near Boolarra in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Boolarra in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Melbourne to get to Boolarra in Melbourne?

    Get on the TRARALGON train from the Southern Cross Railway Station station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Melbourne and Boolarra in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Traralgon stop, which is closest to Boolarra in Melbourne.

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