How to get from Smythesdale to Herne Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

204minA$3.78
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 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
    Deer Park
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    2.78 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Herne Hill

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Herne Hill, Melbourne is approximately 179.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale to Herne Hill 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 Herne Hill, Melbourne

Herne Hill is located at Herne Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights).

Train stations close to Herne Hill:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Herne Hill:

  • Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Gladstone St/Vines Rd (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Church St/Minerva Rd (Manifold Heights)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smythesdale to Herne Hill?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale 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 Herne Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smythesdale to Herne Hill in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Herne Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to Herne Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale and Herne Hill in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Herne Hill?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Herne Hill costs A$3.78.

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