How to get from Smythesdale to Doreen by bus and train?

From Smythesdale to Doreen by bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

246minA$13.84
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 - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 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
    22 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
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    3.56 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Doreen

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 171.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale to Doreen 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 Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Bulimba Dr/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Newstead Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to Doreen?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Doreen in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Doreen in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale 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 Doreen in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Doreen in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to Doreen in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale and Doreen in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Doreen?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Doreen costs A$13.84.

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