How to get from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs 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 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 460
460
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
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22665
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and 418

To get from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 418 bus from Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 418
418
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keilor Plains
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21137
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22662
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Caroline Springs, Melbourne is approximately 27.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 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 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 CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and 418

To get from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 418 bus from Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 418
418
Walk to Caroline Springs
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Keilor Plains
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21137
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22662
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 418.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Caroline Springs in Melbourne by train and bus is about 51 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Caroline Springs costs A$5.30.

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