How to get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 459 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 459
459
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368466
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 459459
    Wait for bus
    459
    Arnolds Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 457

To get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 457 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 457
457
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Brookfield

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Brookfield, Melbourne is approximately 41.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Brookfield 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Brookfield, Melbourne

Brookfield is located at Brookfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South).

Train stations close to Brookfield:

  • Melton
  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Brookfield:

  • Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
  • Campaspe Cres/Black Dog Dr (Brookfield)
  • Joy St/Coburns Rd (Melton South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 457

To get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 457 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 457
457
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 459.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Brookfield?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 457.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Brookfield in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Brookfield in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Brookfield in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Brookfield in Melbourne by train and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Brookfield in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Brookfield in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Brookfield in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Brookfield?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Brookfield costs A$5.30.

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