How to get from Foster to Hamilton by train?

From Foster to Hamilton by train

To get from Foster to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.62. The train schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

682minA$25.62
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Foster
  • 2
    Wait for
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Travel to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Travel to
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Foster to Hamilton by and train

To get from Foster to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$17.08. The train schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

682minA$17.08
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Foster
  • 2
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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
    Ballarat Station
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Travel to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Travel to
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Hamilton

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 482.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 682 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster to Hamilton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train timetable from Foster to Hamilton

To check the train timetable from Foster to Hamilton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Foster) and destination (Hamilton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train timetables.

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From Foster to Hamilton by and train

To get from Foster to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$17.08. The train schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

682minA$17.08
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Foster
  • 2
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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
    Ballarat Station
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Travel to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Travel to
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 682 minutes, using , Train line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Foster to Hamilton?

    The alternative route takes 682 minutes, using , Train line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT,.

  • Is there a direct between Foster and Hamilton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 22 min.

  • Which line goes from Foster to Hamilton in Melbourne?

    The line goes from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Foster to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster to Hamilton in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Foster and Hamilton in Melbourne by train is about 11 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the near Foster to get to Hamilton in Melbourne?

  • Where do I get off the when travelling between Foster and Hamilton in Melbourne?

    Get off the at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the fare from Foster to Hamilton?

    The ride from Foster to Hamilton costs A$25.62.

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