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

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond 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 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

192minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 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
    89 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 Richmond to Lake Bolac

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 219.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7d-Olympic Boulevard (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

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 Richmond to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Lake Bolac?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne 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 Richmond to Lake Bolac by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne.

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

    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 Richmond to Lake Bolac?

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

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