How to get from Hamilton to Melbourne by bus and train?

From Hamilton to Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Hamilton to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

447minA$25.62
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hamilton
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    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    135 min
  • 4
    Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    77 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hamilton to Melbourne

The distance between Hamilton, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 356.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 447 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hamilton to Melbourne 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 Hamilton

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton).

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton)
  • Brown St/French St (Hamilton)
  • Hamilton Aldi/French St (Hamilton)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 447 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hamilton to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Hamilton to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Hamilton and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Hamilton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Hamilton to Melbourne costs A$25.62.

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