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How to get from Donald to Caroline Springs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

286minA$19.12
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46033
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 456

To get from Donald to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 456 bus from 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

303minA$19.12
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockbank
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 50821
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 20284
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    1.9 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Caroline Springs

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Caroline Springs, Melbourne is approximately 311.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 286 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Caroline Springs 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Caroline Springs, Melbourne

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • College St/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • St Catherine Catholic Church/College St (Caroline Springs)

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 456

To get from Donald to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 456 bus from 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

303minA$19.12
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockbank
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 50821
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 20284
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    1.9 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Caroline Springs?

    The fastest way takes 286 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 426.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Donald to Caroline Springs?

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Caroline Springs in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Donald to Caroline Springs in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Donald and Caroline Springs in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Donald to Caroline Springs?

    The ride from Donald to Caroline Springs costs A$19.12.

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