How to get from Croydon to Mount Helen by bus and train?

From Croydon to Mount Helen by bus and train

To get from Croydon to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 21 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    97 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49016
    320 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
    ID 35437
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Croydon to Mount Helen by bus and train via LILYDALE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 22

To get from Croydon to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 22 bus from Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central) station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    97 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 35118
    660 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)
    ID 52055
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Mount Helen

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Mount Helen, Melbourne is approximately 154.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Mount Helen 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Mount Helen, Melbourne

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wetlands Dr/University Dr (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Wetlands Dr/University Dr (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)
  • Damascus Sec Col/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Croydon to Mount Helen by bus and train via LILYDALE, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 22

To get from Croydon to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 22 bus from Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central) station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    97 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 35118
    660 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)
    ID 52055
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Mount Helen?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Mount Helen?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Mount Helen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Mount Helen?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Mount Helen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Mount Helen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Mount Helen?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Mount Helen?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Mount Helen?

    The ride from Croydon to Mount Helen costs A$13.84.

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