How to get from Lake Bolac to Mentone by bus and train?

From Lake Bolac to Mentone by bus and train

To get from Lake Bolac to Mentone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac) 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 4 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

255minA$21.30
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Bolac
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    81 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
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mentone
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lake Bolac to Mentone

The distance between Lake Bolac, Melbourne and Mentone, Melbourne is approximately 238.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac

Lake Bolac is located at Lake Bolac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac).

Bus stations close to Lake Bolac:

  • Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)
  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
  • Lake Bolac College/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bolac to Mentone?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Bolac to Mentone in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac to Mentone in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Bolac and Mentone in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac to Mentone?

    The ride from Lake Bolac to Mentone costs A$21.30.

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