How to get from Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

393minA$24.54
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 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
    92 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 Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 259.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 393 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach 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 Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

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 Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 393 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 33 min.

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

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smiths Beach to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Lake Gardens costs A$24.54.

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