How to get from Cheltenham to Donald by bus and train?

From Cheltenham to Donald by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

319minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Leaves from Cheltenham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Donald by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Cheltenham to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

439minA$22.38
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Leaves from Cheltenham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Donald
The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Donald, Melbourne is approximately 330.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Donald 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Mentone
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Park Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Youth Club/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
Public transport stations close to Donald, Melbourne

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Donald by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Cheltenham to Donald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

439minA$22.38
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Leaves from Cheltenham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17989
    173 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Donald?

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Donald?

    The alternative route takes 439 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Donald in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Donald in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Donald in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Donald in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Donald in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Donald in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Donald in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Cheltenham to Donald?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Donald costs A$13.84.

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