How to get from Smythesdale to Clayton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

188minA$16.00
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Southern Cross
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Clayton

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 154.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale to Clayton 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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to Clayton?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Clayton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Clayton 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 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Clayton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smythesdale to Clayton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Clayton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Clayton?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Clayton costs A$16.00.

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