How to get from Sunshine to Hamilton by bus and train?

From Sunshine to Hamilton by bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Hamilton in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

227minA$15.82
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunshine to Hamilton

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 280.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine to Hamilton 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 Sunshine

Sunshine is located at Sunshine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

Public transport stations close to Hamilton, Melbourne

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton).

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
  • Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton)
  • Brown St/French St (Hamilton)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Hamilton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Hamilton?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Sunshine in Sunshine to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Station station near Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunshine to Hamilton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Hamilton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunshine to get to Hamilton?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunshine and Hamilton?

    Get off the train at the Ballarat Station stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Sunshine to Hamilton?

    The ride from Sunshine to Hamilton costs A$15.82.

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