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

From Skipton to Diggers Rest by bus and train

To get from Skipton to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) 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 SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Diggers Rest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

178minA$15.82
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 - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skipton
  • 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
    48 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
    Sunshine
    72 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skipton to Diggers Rest

The distance between Skipton, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 174.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skipton 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Skipton 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 Diggers Rest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Skipton and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Skipton in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Skipton to Diggers Rest costs A$15.82.

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