How to get from Smythesdale to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythesdale to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$2.40.

75minA$2.40
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    5 min
  • 7
    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 Smythesdale to Lake Gardens

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 24.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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 Smythesdale to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smythesdale and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smythesdale to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smythesdale to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smythesdale and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Lake Gardens costs A$2.40.

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