How to get from Blackburn to Great Western by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Blackburn to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

244minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Great Western

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 252.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Great Western 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 Blackburn

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Box Hill
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Great Western, Melbourne

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Great Western in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Great Western in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackburn to Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackburn to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackburn and Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Blackburn to Great Western?

    The ride from Blackburn to Great Western costs A$13.84.

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