How to get from Mentone to Mount Gambier by bus and train?

From Mentone to Mount Gambier by bus and train

To get from Mentone to Mount Gambier in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East (Mt Gambier (Sa)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

431minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Mentone
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mentone
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 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
    Ballarat Station
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East (Mt Gambier (Sa))
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East (Mt Gambier (Sa))
    ID 17749
    250 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transport directions from Mentone to Mount Gambier
The distance between Mentone, Melbourne and Mount Gambier, Melbourne is approximately 450.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 431 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mentone to Mount Gambier 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 Mentone

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

Train stations close to Mentone:

  • Southland
  • Cheltenham
  • Parkdale Railway Station

Bus stations close to Mentone:

  • Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
  • Swanston St/Balcombe Rd (Mentone)
  • Collins St/Swanston St (Mentone)
Public transport stations close to Mount Gambier, Melbourne

Mount Gambier is located at Mount Gambier, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East (Mt Gambier (Sa)).

Bus stations close to Mount Gambier:

  • Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East (Mt Gambier (Sa))
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mentone to Mount Gambier?

    The fastest way takes 431 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Mentone and Mount Gambier in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mentone to Mount Gambier in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Mentone to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Mount Gambier in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mentone and Mount Gambier in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mentone to get to Mount Gambier in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Mentone in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mentone and Mount Gambier in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Mount Gambier in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Mentone to Mount Gambier?

    The ride from Mentone to Mount Gambier costs A$13.84.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps