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

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

128minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 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
    Caroline Springs
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22665
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 456

To get from Smythesdale to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Lauriston Qy/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

154minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 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
    Deer Park
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3259
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lauriston Qy/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46043
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    1.81 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Caroline Springs

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Caroline Springs, Melbourne is approximately 117.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 456

To get from Smythesdale to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Lauriston Qy/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

154minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 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
    Deer Park
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3259
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lauriston Qy/Rockbank Middle Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46043
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    1.81 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale 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 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale 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 Smythesdale to Caroline Springs in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Caroline Springs in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale 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 Smythesdale to Caroline Springs?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Caroline Springs costs A$15.82.

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