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How to get from Diggers Rest to Highton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Sunshine 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 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

117minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    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
    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 by bus and train via SUNBURY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 1

To get from Diggers Rest to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

157minA$13.84
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    30 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
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Public transport directions from Diggers Rest to Highton

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 99.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 1

To get from Diggers Rest to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

157minA$13.84
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    30 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Highton?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Diggers Rest to Highton?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diggers Rest to Highton in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Highton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Highton costs A$15.82.

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