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

By bus and train

To get from Newstead to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead) station to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

251minA$8.54
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Highton
Leaves from Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newstead
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    92 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
    Waurn Ponds
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    3.03 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newstead to Highton

The distance between Newstead, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 234.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newstead 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 Newstead

Newstead is located at Newstead, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Railway Hotel/Creswick - Newstead Rd (Newstead).

Bus stations close to Newstead:

  • Railway Hotel/Creswick - Newstead Rd (Newstead)
  • Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy (Newstead)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Newstead to Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station near Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Newstead and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from the Melbourne stop near Newstead in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station, which is closest to Highton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Newstead to Highton?

    The ride from Newstead to Highton costs A$8.54.

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