How to get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac by bus and train?

From 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac by bus and train

To get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

193minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - 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 Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac

The distance between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Lake Bolac, Melbourne is approximately 217.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)

8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
  • Carlton Gardens/Victoria St (Carlton)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac?

    The fastest way takes 193 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Parliament station near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Lake Bolac in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Lake Bolac in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to get to Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Parliament station near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Lake Bolac in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac?

    The ride from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Lake Bolac costs A$8.54.

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