How to get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Deer Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

211minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from South Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
  • 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
    Deer Park
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    65 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
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

248minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from South Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
  • 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
    Geelong
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    95 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
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Geelong to Lake Bolac

The distance between South Geelong, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 261.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Geelong 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 South Geelong

South Geelong is located at South Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kardinia Park/Moorabool St (South Geelong).

Train stations close to South Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • Marshall
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to South Geelong:

  • Kardinia Park/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Lonsdale St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Kilgour St/Moorabool St (Geelong)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

248minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from South Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
  • 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
    Geelong
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    95 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
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Geelong to Lake Bolac?

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between South Geelong 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 31 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from South Geelong station near South Geelong to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Lake Bolac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Geelong and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the South Geelong station near South Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Geelong to Lake Bolac costs A$15.82.

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