How to get from Donald to Malvern by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Malvern in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

277minA$12.74
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Malvern in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

301minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    270 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Malvern

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Malvern, Melbourne is approximately 320.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Malvern 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Malvern, Melbourne

Malvern is located at Malvern, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wheatland Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern).

Train stations close to Malvern:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • Wheatland Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern)
  • Alma Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Childers Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Malvern in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

301minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    270 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Malvern?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Donald to Malvern?

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Malvern in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Malvern in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Malvern in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Malvern in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Malvern in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Malvern in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Malvern in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Malvern?

    The ride from Donald to Malvern costs A$12.74.

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