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

By bus and train

To get from Nicholson to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON 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 5 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

345minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    232 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 Nicholson to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 311.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 345 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson 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 Nicholson

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 345 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nicholson 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 5 hr 45 min.

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

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Nicholson to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nicholson and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Nicholson to Caroline Springs - Bal costs A$21.30.

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