How to get from Melton to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train?

From Melton to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train

To get from Melton to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton 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 Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 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 Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melton to Kangaroo Ground

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne is approximately 72.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton 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 Melton

Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
  • Melton Railway Station (Melton South)
  • Exford Rd/Staughton St (Melton South)

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 Melton to Kangaroo Ground?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Melton and Kangaroo Ground?

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

  • Which train line goes from Melton to Kangaroo Ground?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South 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 Melton to Kangaroo Ground by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melton in Melton South and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melton to get to Kangaroo Ground?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melton and Kangaroo Ground?

    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 Melton to Kangaroo Ground?

    The ride from Melton to Kangaroo Ground costs A$5.30.

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