How to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    83 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 - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    1.27 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 220, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 220 bus from La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20466
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    1.27 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen

The distance between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Mount Helen, Melbourne is approximately 125.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Mount Helen, Melbourne

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Clear)
  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 220, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 220 bus from La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20466
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    1.27 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Mount Helen in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Mount Helen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Mount Helen in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen?

    The ride from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Mount Helen costs A$8.54.

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