How to get from Melbourne Central to Linton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Linton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

139minA$8.54
Train - 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 Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton)
    ID 17770
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Linton

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Linton, Melbourne is approximately 148.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Linton 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 Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Linton, Melbourne

Linton is located at Linton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton).

Bus stations close to Linton:

  • General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Linton?

    The fastest way takes 139 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 Melbourne Central and Linton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Linton in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Linton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Linton in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Linton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Linton in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Linton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Linton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Linton?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Linton costs A$8.54.

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