How to get from Nicholson to Jacana by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Nicholson to Jacana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Broadmeadows station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

318minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Jacana
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    228 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jacana
    Walk to
    Jacana
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nicholson to Jacana

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and Jacana, Melbourne is approximately 303.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 318 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson to Jacana 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 Nicholson

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Public transport stations close to Jacana, Melbourne

Jacana is located at Jacana, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows).

Train stations close to Jacana:

  • Broadmeadows
  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Jacana:

  • Lorraine Cres/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
  • Sorrento St/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)
  • Pearcedale Pde/Johnstone St (Broadmeadows)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nicholson to Jacana?

    The fastest way takes 318 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nicholson and Jacana in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nicholson to Jacana in Melbourne?

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Nicholson to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Jacana in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nicholson and Jacana in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nicholson to get to Jacana in Melbourne?

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nicholson and Jacana in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Jacana in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nicholson to Jacana?

    The ride from Nicholson to Jacana costs A$21.30.

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