How to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen by bus and train?

From Caroline Springs to Doreen by bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Doreen by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, MERNDA and 388

To get from Caroline Springs to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Doreen

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 59.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Doreen by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, MERNDA and 388

To get from Caroline Springs to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 381.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Doreen?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Doreen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Doreen?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Doreen in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Caroline Springs to Doreen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Doreen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caroline Springs to get to Doreen?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caroline Springs and Doreen?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Caroline Springs to Doreen?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Doreen costs A$5.30.

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