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

From Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Drysdale Village Sc/High St (Drysdale) station to Tingara Ct/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

160minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Bus - 61
61
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.42 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drysdale Village Sc/High St (Drysdale)
    ID 31100
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Geelong Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tingara Ct/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Tingara Ct/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs)
    ID 48538
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs by bus and train via MERNDA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rd (Drysdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Clifton Springs
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rd (Drysdale)
    ID 31144
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton Springs
    Walk to
    Clifton Springs
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Clifton Springs, Melbourne is approximately 106.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Clifton 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 Clifton Springs, Melbourne

Clifton Springs is located at Clifton Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tingara Ct/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs).

Bus stations close to Clifton Springs:

  • Tingara Ct/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs)
  • Cabarita Way/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs)
  • Gumarooka Ave/Dandarriga Dr (Clifton Springs)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs by bus and train via MERNDA, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rd (Drysdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Clifton Springs
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rd (Drysdale)
    ID 31144
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton Springs
    Walk to
    Clifton Springs
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60, Bus line 61.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne Central to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geelong station near Clifton Springs in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Clifton Springs in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Clifton Springs in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Clifton Springs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Clifton Springs costs A$8.54.

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