How to get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty by bus and train?

From Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty by bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 901 bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Lower Plenty
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 4820
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lower Plenty
    Walk to
    Lower Plenty
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 513

To get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 513 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 513
513
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 604
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Lower Plenty, Melbourne is approximately 50.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

Public transport stations close to Lower Plenty, Melbourne

Lower Plenty is located at Lower Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Montmorency
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Cressy St/Main Rd (Montmorency)
  • Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 513

To get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 513 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 513
513
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 604
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 513.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Lower Plenty?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Lower Plenty in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Lower Plenty in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caroline Springs to get to Lower Plenty?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caroline Springs and Lower Plenty?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Lower Plenty costs A$5.30.

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