How to get from Ashburton to Dunkeld by bus and train?

From Ashburton to Dunkeld by bus and train

To get from Ashburton to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

248minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 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
    85 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ashburton to Dunkeld by bus and train via ALAMEIN, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ashburton to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

289minA$12.74
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 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
    88 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashburton to Dunkeld

The distance between Ashburton, Melbourne and Dunkeld, Melbourne is approximately 278.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashburton to Dunkeld 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 Ashburton

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton.

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Burwood
  • Alamein

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Railway Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Public transport stations close to Dunkeld, Melbourne

Dunkeld is located at Dunkeld, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld).

Bus stations close to Dunkeld:

  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ashburton to Dunkeld by bus and train via ALAMEIN, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ashburton to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

289minA$12.74
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 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
    88 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashburton to Dunkeld?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashburton to Dunkeld?

    The alternative route takes 289 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashburton and Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ashburton to Dunkeld in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ashburton and Dunkeld in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ashburton to get to Dunkeld in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ashburton and Dunkeld in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ashburton to Dunkeld?

    The ride from Ashburton to Dunkeld costs A$8.54.

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