How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally 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 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

252minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 294.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Hamilton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Hamilton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Hamilton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Hamilton in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Hamilton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Hamilton costs A$8.54.

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