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

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Jacana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) 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 CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Broadmeadows station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

173minA$13.84
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 - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Jacana
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 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
    22 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
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 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 Smythesdale to Jacana

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Jacana, Melbourne is approximately 151.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Jacana in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Smythesdale to Jacana costs A$13.84.

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