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

By bus and train

To get from Parkville to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 by bus and train via 402, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Parkville to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 Parkville to Highton

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 92.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

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 by bus and train via 402, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 1

To get from Parkville to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 Parkville to Highton?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkville and Highton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkville to Highton in Melbourne?

    The 402 bus line goes from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parkville to get to Highton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 402 bus from the Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) stop near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkville and Highton in Melbourne?

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

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

    The ride from Parkville to Highton costs A$8.54.

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