How to get from Smythesdale to Golden Square by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Golden Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Kangaroo Flat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

246minA$8.54
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Walk to Golden Square
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 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
    22 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
    Footscray
    78 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Golden Square
    Walk to
    Golden Square
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Golden Square

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Golden Square, Melbourne is approximately 282.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale to Golden Square 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 Golden Square, Melbourne

Golden Square is located at Golden Square, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oak St/High St (Golden Square).

Train stations close to Golden Square:

  • Kangaroo Flat

Bus stations close to Golden Square:

  • Oak St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Elm St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Poplar St/High St (Golden Square)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to Golden Square?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Golden Square in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Golden Square in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale 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 Golden Square in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smythesdale to Golden Square in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Golden Square in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to Golden Square in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale and Golden Square in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Golden Square?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Golden Square costs A$8.54.

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