How to get from Donald to Heidelberg by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Heidelberg in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Heidelberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

280minA$12.74
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Heidelberg
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Heidelberg

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Heidelberg, Melbourne is approximately 325.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Heidelberg 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Heidelberg, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Heidelberg
  • Eaglemont
  • Rosanna

Bus stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
  • Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)
  • Studley Rd/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Heidelberg?

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Heidelberg in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Heidelberg in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Heidelberg in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Heidelberg in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Heidelberg in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Heidelberg in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Heidelberg in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Heidelberg?

    The ride from Donald to Heidelberg costs A$12.74.

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