How to get from Diggers Rest to Great Western by bus and train?

From Diggers Rest to Great Western by bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Sunshine 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 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

199minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    21 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
    70 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 Diggers Rest to Great Western

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 241.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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 Diggers Rest to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest 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 3 hr 19 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Great Western costs A$15.82.

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