How to get from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

252minA$18.20
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
    ID 17763
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac

The distance between Glen Iris, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 226.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac 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 Glen Iris

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Public transport stations close to Lake Bolac, Melbourne

Lake Bolac is located at Lake Bolac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac).

Bus stations close to Lake Bolac:

  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
  • Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)
  • Lake Bolac College/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Iris and Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from Glen Iris station near Glen Iris to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Lake Bolac in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glen Iris and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glen Iris to get to Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the Glen Iris station near Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glen Iris and Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac?

    The ride from Glen Iris to Lake Bolac costs A$18.20.

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