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

From Skipton to Highton by bus and train

To get from Skipton to Highton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) 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 Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

253minA$15.82
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 Highton
Leaves from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skipton
  • 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
    48 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
    Waurn Ponds
    61 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 Skipton to Highton

The distance between Skipton, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 226.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skipton 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 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 Skipton to Highton?

    The fastest way takes 253 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 Skipton 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 13 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Skipton 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 Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Skipton and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Skipton to Highton costs A$15.82.

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