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

By bus and train

To get from Taradale to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

247minA$18.20
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    87 min
  • 9
    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 Taradale to Lake Gardens

The distance between Taradale, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 250.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Taradale 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 Taradale

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

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 Taradale to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Taradale to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Taradale and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Taradale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Taradale to Lake Gardens costs A$18.20.

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