How to get from Spotswood to Lake Bolac by bus and train?

From Spotswood to Lake Bolac by bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Spotswood station to Footscray 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 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

190minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Spotswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Spotswood
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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
    81 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 Spotswood to Lake Bolac

The distance between Spotswood, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 212.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spotswood 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 Spotswood

Spotswood is located at Spotswood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood).

Train stations close to Spotswood:

  • North Williamstown
  • Seddon
  • Yarraville

Bus stations close to Spotswood:

  • Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Mclister St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)

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 Spotswood to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Spotswood 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 3 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Spotswood and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Spotswood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Spotswood to Lake Bolac costs A$8.54.

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