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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. Next, 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 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

173minA$8.54
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    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 Footscray to Lake Bolac

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 208.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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 Footscray to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Lake Bolac?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Lake Bolac?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Station station near Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Footscray to get to Lake Bolac?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray and Lake Bolac?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Lake Bolac?

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

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