How to get from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Waurn Ponds station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

195minA$13.84
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Kangaroo Ground
Leaves from Waurn Ponds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waurn Ponds
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kangaroo Ground
    Walk to
    Kangaroo Ground
    2.84 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground

The distance between Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne is approximately 127.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground 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 Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is located at Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds:

  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Grovedale)
  • Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr (Waurn Ponds)

Public transport stations close to Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Train stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Waurn Ponds and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waurn Ponds and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waurn Ponds to get to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Waurn Ponds in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waurn Ponds and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground?

    The ride from Waurn Ponds to Kangaroo Ground costs A$13.84.

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