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

From Rainbow to Foster by bus and train

To get from Rainbow to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Chemist/Federal St station to Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THE OVERLAND 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 14 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Foster on the Moovit app.

866min
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Train - THE OVERLAND
THE OVERLAND
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Chemist/Federal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rainbow
  • 2
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St
    ID 17831
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dimboola Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DIM
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - THE OVERLANDTHE OVERLAND
    Wait for train
    THE OVERLAND
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    340 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
    175 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainbow to Foster

The distance between Rainbow, Melbourne and Foster, Melbourne is approximately 663.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 866 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow 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 timetable from Rainbow to Foster

To check the bus and train timetable from Rainbow to Foster using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rainbow) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 866 minutes, using Bus line HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW, Train line THE OVERLAND, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 26 min.

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

    The HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus line goes from Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St station near Rainbow to Dimboola Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dimboola Railway Station station near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rainbow and Foster in Melbourne by bus and train is about 14 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from the Car Park Rear Toilet Block/Lloyd St stop near Rainbow in Melbourne.

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

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

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