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

From Sunshine to Lake Bolac by bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Sunshine 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

168minA$15.82
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 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
    76 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 Sunshine to Lake Bolac

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 202.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine

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

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

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 Sunshine to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine 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 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Lake Bolac?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Sunshine in Sunshine 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 Sunshine to Lake Bolac by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunshine 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 Sunshine to Lake Bolac?

    The ride from Sunshine to Lake Bolac costs A$15.82.

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