How to get from Golden Square to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Golden Square to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Kangaroo Flat station to Castlemaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$6.00.

223minA$6.00
Walk to train stationTrain - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Kangaroo Flat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    1.92 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)
    ID 43469
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Golden Square to Lake Gardens

The distance between Golden Square, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 121.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Golden Square to Lake Gardens 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 Golden Square

Golden Square is located at Golden Square, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oak St/High St (Golden Square).

Train stations close to Golden Square:

  • Kangaroo Flat
  • Bendigo

Bus stations close to Golden Square:

  • Oak St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Elm St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Poplar St/High St (Golden Square)

Public transport stations close to Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Golden Square to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Golden Square and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Golden Square to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train line goes from Kangaroo Flat station near Golden Square to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Melbourne station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Golden Square to Lake Gardens in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Golden Square and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Golden Square to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from the Kangaroo Flat station near Golden Square in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Golden Square and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Golden Square to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Golden Square to Lake Gardens costs A$6.00.

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