How to get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University in Flora Hill, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

179minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to La Trobe University
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to La Trobe University
    Walk to
    La Trobe University
    Edwards Rd.
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University in Flora Hill, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

187minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to La Trobe University
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to La Trobe University
    Walk to
    La Trobe University
    Edwards Rd.
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University

The distance between Melbourne Central, Flora Hill and La Trobe University, Flora Hill is approximately 167 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Flora Hill – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Flora Hill and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to La Trobe University, Flora Hill

La Trobe University is located at Edwards Rd., Flora Hill and the nearest public transport station is La Trobe University/Sharon St (Flora Hill).

Train stations close to La Trobe University:

  • Kangaroo Flat

Bus stations close to La Trobe University:

  • La Trobe University/Sharon St (Flora Hill)
  • La Trobe University/Keck St (Flora Hill)
  • La Trobe University/Ellis St (Flora Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University in Flora Hill, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

187minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to La Trobe University
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    129 min
  • 6
    Walk to La Trobe University
    Walk to
    La Trobe University
    Edwards Rd.
    2.58 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and La Trobe University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near La Trobe University in Flora Hill.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and La Trobe University in Flora Hill by train is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to La Trobe University?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and La Trobe University?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to La Trobe University in Flora Hill.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to La Trobe University costs A$8.54.

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