How to get from Epping to Lismore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Lismore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

319minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    45 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
    85 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON

To get from Epping to Lismore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

319minA$18.04
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Lismore

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Lismore, Melbourne is approximately 226.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Lismore 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Lismore, Melbourne

Lismore is located at Lismore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore).

Bus stations close to Lismore:

  • Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON

To get from Epping to Lismore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

319minA$18.04
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    Ride to bus station
    Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy (Lismore)
    ID 612
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Lismore?

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Lismore?

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Lismore?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Lismore?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Lismore by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Lismore in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Lismore?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Lismore?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Epping to Lismore?

    The ride from Epping to Lismore costs A$13.84.

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