How to get from Malvern East to Great Western by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Malvern East to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

238minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 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

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Malvern East to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield 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$8.54.

244minA$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 Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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 Malvern East to Great Western

The distance between Malvern East, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 247.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern East 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 Malvern East

Malvern East is located at Malvern East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 62-The Avenue/Waverley Rd (Malvern East).

Bus stations close to Malvern East:

  • Waverley Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Coolgardie Ave/Malvern Rd (Malvern East)
  • Summerhill Ave/Darling Rd (Malvern East)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Malvern East to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield 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$8.54.

244minA$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 Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 244 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 Malvern East 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 58 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Caulfield station near Malvern East 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 Malvern East to Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Malvern East and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Caulfield station near Malvern East in Melbourne.

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

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

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