How to get from North Shore to Great Western by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Shore to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Shore station to Deer Park 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

255minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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 North Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    36 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
    63 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 North Shore to Great Western

The distance between North Shore, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 274.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Shore 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 North Shore

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane)

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 North Shore to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between North Shore 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 15 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from North Shore station near North Shore to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Shore and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the North Shore station near North Shore in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from North Shore to Great Western costs A$15.82.

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