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

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Melbourne in Melbourne, 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, take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

186minA$8.54
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, 850 and GLEN WAVERLEY

To get from Smiths Beach to Melbourne 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 850 bus and finally take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Waverley station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$19.14.

212minA$19.14
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 850
850
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
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
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19820
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21012
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Melbourne

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 138.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach 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 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 Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, 850 and GLEN WAVERLEY

To get from Smiths Beach to Melbourne 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 850 bus and finally take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Waverley station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$19.14.

212minA$19.14
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 850
850
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
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
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19820
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Glen Waverley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21012
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smiths Beach to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line 850, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Melbourne 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 train line till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Smiths Beach to Melbourne?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Melbourne costs A$8.54.

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