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

From Melbourne to Guildford by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Guildford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Castlemaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead) station to Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

250minA$25.62
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.48 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)
    ID 17143
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)
    ID 17142
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    Ride to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    ID 17147
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Guildford

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Guildford, Melbourne is approximately 156.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders 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)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne to Bendigo station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bendigo station near Guildford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Guildford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Guildford?

    The ride from Melbourne to Guildford costs A$25.62.

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