How to get from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

307minA$18.04
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and BELGRAVE

To get from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

307minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 207.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and BELGRAVE

To get from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

307minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully?

    The alternative route takes 307 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Helen 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 7 min.

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

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station near Mount Helen to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Ferntree Gully in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Mount Helen to Ferntree Gully costs A$18.04.

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