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

From Donald to Mentone by bus and train

To get from Donald to Mentone 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 Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

303minA$18.04
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 Mentone
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Donald to Mentone by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Mentone 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 Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

327minA$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 Mentone
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Mentone

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Mentone, Melbourne is approximately 334.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 303 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Mentone 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 Mentone, Melbourne

Mentone is located at Mentone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone).

Train stations close to Mentone:

  • Mentone
  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Cheltenham

Bus stations close to Mentone:

  • Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
  • Swanston St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone)
  • Collins St/Swanston St (Mentone)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Donald to Mentone by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT and FRANKSTON

To get from Donald to Mentone 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 Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

327minA$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 Mentone
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 303 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 Mentone?

    The alternative route takes 327 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Mentone 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 Mentone in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Mentone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Donald to Mentone costs A$18.04.

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