How to get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Caroline Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

187minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    3.91 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Caroline Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

188minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    55 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    3.91 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Montrose, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 87.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose).

Train stations close to Montrose:

  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Montrose Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Montrose Rd (Montrose)

Public transport stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne

Caroline Springs - Bal is located at Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Caroline Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

188minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    55 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    3.91 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Montrose to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose to get to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Montrose in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The ride from Montrose to Caroline Springs - Bal costs A$5.30.

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