How to get from Watchem to Eltham by bus and train?

From Watchem to Eltham by bus and train

To get from Watchem to Eltham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

374minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 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
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watchem to Eltham

The distance between Watchem, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 372.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 374 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watchem to Eltham 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 Eltham, Melbourne

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watchem to Eltham?

    The fastest way takes 374 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watchem and Eltham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watchem to Eltham in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Watchem 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 Eltham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watchem and Eltham in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watchem to get to Eltham in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Watchem in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watchem and Eltham in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Watchem to Eltham?

    The ride from Watchem to Eltham costs A$22.38.

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