How to get from Foster to Cairnlea by bus and train?

From Foster to Cairnlea by bus and train

To get from Foster to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

248minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Foster to Cairnlea by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 426

To get from Foster to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 426 bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

237minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1426
    930 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1429
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Cairnlea

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Cairnlea, Melbourne is approximately 205.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster to Cairnlea 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 Cairnlea, Melbourne

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Foster to Cairnlea by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 426

To get from Foster to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 426 bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

237minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1426
    930 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1429
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster to Cairnlea?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Foster to Cairnlea?

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 426.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Foster to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Cairnlea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Foster and Cairnlea in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Foster to get to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Foster in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Foster and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Foster to Cairnlea?

    The ride from Foster to Cairnlea costs A$21.30.

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