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

From Caulfield to Great Western by bus and train

To get from Caulfield to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Glenhuntly 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

245minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 Glenhuntly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenhuntly
    1.32 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 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 Caulfield to Great Western

The distance between Caulfield, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 248.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield 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 Caulfield

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 52-Jasmine St/Glenhuntly Rd (Caulfield).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Nelson St/Dover St (Caulfield South)
  • Princes Park/Dover St (Caulfield South)
  • Bambra Rd/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)

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)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield 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 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Glenhuntly station near Caulfield in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Caulfield to Great Western costs A$8.54.

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