How to get from Altona to Diggers Rest by train?

By train

To get from Altona to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona) station to West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)
    ID 41314
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)
    ID 6019
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Footscray
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Diggers Rest

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 40.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Diggers Rest by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Diggers Rest, Melbourne

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Train stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona) station to West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)
    ID 41314
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)
    ID 6019
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Footscray
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Diggers Rest?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Diggers Rest?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 412, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Diggers Rest in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Altona to Diggers Rest?

    The ride from Altona to Diggers Rest costs A$5.30.

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