How to get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

228minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 by bus and train via LILYDALE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Parliament 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 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

228minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Dunkeld

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Dunkeld, Melbourne is approximately 264.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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 by bus and train via LILYDALE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Parliament 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 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

228minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Dunkeld?

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Parliament station near East Melbourne to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Pakenham station near Dunkeld in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Dunkeld in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Parliament station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from East Melbourne to Dunkeld costs A$8.54.

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