How to get from Richmond to Melton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 455 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 455
455
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368605
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Micasa Rise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21195
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 458

To get from Richmond to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21191
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Richmond to Melton

The distance between Richmond, Melton and Melton, Melton is approximately 46.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Melton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melton and the nearest public transport station is West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
  • Richmond Railway Station (Richmond)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)

Public transport stations close to Melton, Melton

Melton is located at High Street, Melton and the nearest public transport station is Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Melton
  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/Unitt St (Melton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 458

To get from Richmond to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21191
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Melton?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 455.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Richmond to Melton?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 458.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Melton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Melton?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Melton in Melton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Richmond to Melton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and Melton in Melton by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond to get to Melton?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Richmond and Melton?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Melton in Melton.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Richmond to Melton?

    The ride from Richmond to Melton costs A$5.30.

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