How to get from Lake Bolac to Ferntree Gully by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Bolac 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 Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac) 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 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

280minA$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 Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Bolac
  • 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
    81 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 Lake Bolac to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Lake Bolac, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 250.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac

Lake Bolac is located at Lake Bolac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac).

Bus stations close to Lake Bolac:

  • Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)
  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
  • Lake Bolac College/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)

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)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 280 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 Lake Bolac 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 4 hr 40 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Bolac and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 40 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Lake Bolac to Ferntree Gully costs A$21.30.

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