How to get from Donald to Hughesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Hughesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Hughesdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

276minA$12.74
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 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
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Hughesdale
    Ride to train station
    Hughesdale
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Hughesdale

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Hughesdale, Melbourne is approximately 325.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Hughesdale 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Hughesdale, Melbourne

Hughesdale is located at Hughesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hughesdale Railway Station/Poath Rd (Hughesdale).

Train stations close to Hughesdale:

  • Hughesdale
  • Murrumbeena
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Hughesdale:

  • Hughesdale Railway Station/Poath Rd (Hughesdale)
  • Hughesdale Station/Poath Rd (Murrumbeena)
  • Freda St/Poath Rd (Hughesdale)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Hughesdale?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Hughesdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Hughesdale in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald 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 Hughesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Hughesdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Hughesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Hughesdale in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Hughesdale?

    The ride from Donald to Hughesdale costs A$12.74.

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