How to get from Altona to Highton by bus and train?

From Altona to Highton by bus and train

To get from Altona to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

137minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altona to Highton by bus and train via WERRIBEE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Altona to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

137minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Highton

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 97.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Highton 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Highton, Melbourne

Highton is located at Highton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton).

Train stations close to Highton:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Highton:

  • Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Rtc Resource Centre/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altona to Highton by bus and train via WERRIBEE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Altona to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

137minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 50688
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Highton?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Highton?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Highton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Highton in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Highton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Highton in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Highton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Highton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Highton?

    The ride from Altona to Highton costs A$13.84.

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