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How to get from Foster to Diggers Rest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Foster to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

275minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, CRAIGIEBURN and 483

To get from Foster to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 483 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

293minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
    ID 7279
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Diggers Rest

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 221.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster to Diggers Rest 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 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)

Alternative route by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, CRAIGIEBURN and 483

To get from Foster to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 483 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

293minA$21.30
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 483
483
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
    ID 7279
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 293 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 483.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Foster to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Foster and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Foster to get to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Foster to Diggers Rest?

    The ride from Foster to Diggers Rest costs A$21.30.

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