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

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Hawkesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus and finally take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

369minA$47.46
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & 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
    72 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    187 min
  • 7
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Casterton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)
    ID 2310
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunshine to Hawkesdale

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Hawkesdale, Melbourne is approximately 340.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 369 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine to Hawkesdale 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 Hawkesdale, Melbourne

Hawkesdale is located at Hawkesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale).

Bus stations close to Hawkesdale:

  • Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 369 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON, Bus line CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Hawkesdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Hawkesdale?

    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 2 bus lines till Ballarat Station station near Hawkesdale in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Hawkesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 9 min.

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

    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 Hawkesdale?

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

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

    The ride from Sunshine to Hawkesdale costs A$47.46.

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