How to get from Smiths Beach to Maffra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Maffra 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 TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station to Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

371minA$31.64
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
Walk to Maffra
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
    114 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Traralgon
    98 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 16295
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGONSALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Sale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
    ID 17782
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maffra
    Walk to
    Maffra
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Maffra

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Maffra, Melbourne is approximately 293.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 371 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach to Maffra 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 Maffra, Melbourne

Maffra is located at Maffra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Johnson St/Foster St (Maffra).

Bus stations close to Maffra:

  • Johnson St/Foster St (Maffra)
  • Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
  • Boisdale St/Johnson St (Maffra)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Beach to Maffra?

    The fastest way takes 371 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Maffra 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 Maffra in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Maffra in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 11 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Maffra costs A$31.64.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps