How to get from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson) 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 BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

301minA$21.30
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 - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenthompson
  • 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
    102 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
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Glenthompson, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 278.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 301 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully 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 Glenthompson

Glenthompson is located at Glenthompson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson).

Bus stations close to Glenthompson:

  • Cameron St/Glenelg Hwy (Glenthompson)

Public transport stations close to Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Ferntree Gully is located at Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully)
  • Ferntree Gully Cemetery/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Alpine St/Station St (Ferntree Gully)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully?

    The fastest way takes 301 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenthompson and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Glenthompson 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 Ferntree Gully in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glenthompson and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glenthompson to get to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glenthompson and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Glenthompson to Ferntree Gully costs A$21.30.

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