How to get from Violet Town to Lake Bolac by bus and train?

From Violet Town to Lake Bolac by bus and train

To get from Violet Town to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from Violet Town 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 7 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

440minA$24.54
Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Violet Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Violet Town
  • 2
    Train - ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 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 Violet Town to Lake Bolac

The distance between Violet Town, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 383.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 440 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Violet Town 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 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 Violet Town to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 440 minutes, using Bus line ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Violet Town 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 7 hr 20 min.

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

    The ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train line goes from Melbourne station near Violet Town to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Lake Bolac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Violet Town and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the ALBURY - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train from the Melbourne station near Violet Town in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Violet Town to Lake Bolac costs A$24.54.

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