How to get from Cardigan to Foster by bus and train?

From Cardigan to Foster by bus and train

To get from Cardigan to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station to Ballarat Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Pulhams Store/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster on the Moovit app.

306min
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd
    ID 42300
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St
    ID 17358
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cardigan to Foster by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and COACH

To get from Cardigan to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St station to Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Pulhams Store/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster on the Moovit app.

344min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Insignia Bvd/Sturt St
    ID 46583
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St
    ID 17358
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardigan to Foster

The distance between Cardigan, Melbourne and Foster, Melbourne is approximately 310.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardigan to Foster by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cardigan to Foster

To check the bus and train schedule from Cardigan to Foster using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cardigan) and destination (Foster), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Cardigan to Foster by bus and train via 10, BALLARAT and COACH

To get from Cardigan to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St station to Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Pulhams Store/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardigan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster on the Moovit app.

344min
Walk to bus stationBus - 10
10
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Insignia Bvd/Sturt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Insignia Bvd/Sturt St
    ID 46583
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Ballarat Station (Via Wendouree)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd
    ID 45779
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WED
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St
    ID 17358
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Foster?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line 26, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardigan to Foster?

    The alternative route takes 344 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Foster in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cardigan to Foster in Melbourne?

    The 26 bus line goes from Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd station near Cardigan to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Station station near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Cardigan and Foster in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cardigan to get to Foster in Melbourne?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Cardigan Ave/Cuthberts Rd stop near Cardigan in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cardigan and Foster in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station stop, which is closest to Foster in Melbourne.

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