How to get from East Melbourne to Great Western by bus, train and tram?

From East Melbourne to Great Western by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

207minA$8.54
Tram - 12
12
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 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Melbourne to Great Western by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to Footscray 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

214minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 50836
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    34 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
    75 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 East Melbourne to Great Western

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 235.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Great Western by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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

From East Melbourne to Great Western by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to Footscray 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

214minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 50836
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    34 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
    75 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Great Western?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Great Western in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near East Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Great Western in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from East Melbourne to Great Western?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Great Western costs A$8.54.

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