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How to get from East Melbourne to Guildford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Guildford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    Ride to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    ID 17146
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Guildford

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Guildford, Melbourne is approximately 140.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Guildford 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 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 Guildford, Melbourne

Guildford is located at Guildford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford).

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

  • Is there a direct train between East Melbourne and Guildford in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Melbourne to Guildford in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Parliament station near East Melbourne to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lilydale station near Guildford in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from East Melbourne to Guildford in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Guildford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Melbourne to get to Guildford in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Parliament station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Melbourne and Guildford in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Lilydale stop, which is closest to Guildford in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from East Melbourne to Guildford?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Guildford costs A$8.54.

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