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

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

146minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 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
    14 min
  • 10
    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 Smythesdale to Great Western

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 129.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Great Western in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Great Western in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Smythesdale to Great Western costs A$15.82.

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