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

By bus and train

To get from Highett to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Highett 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 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Train - 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 Highett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highett
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 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 Highett to Great Western

The distance between Highett, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 253.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highett 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 Highett

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

Train stations close to Highett:

  • Cheltenham
  • Moorabbin
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Highett:

  • Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
  • Nepean Hwy/Highett Rd (Highett)
  • Worthing Rd/Highett Rd (Highett)

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 Highett to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 239 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 Highett 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 59 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Highett 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 Highett to Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Highett and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Highett in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Highett 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 Highett to Great Western?

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

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