How to get from St Arnaud to Nicholson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from St Arnaud to Nicholson in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

515minA$33.08
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Leaves from Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Arnaud
  • 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
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    238 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    ID 16316
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Arnaud to Nicholson

The distance between St Arnaud, Melbourne and Nicholson, Melbourne is approximately 557.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 515 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Arnaud to Nicholson 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 St Arnaud

St Arnaud is located at St Arnaud, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy (St Arnaud).

Bus stations close to St Arnaud:

  • Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy (St Arnaud)
  • Dundas St/Market St (St Arnaud)

Public transport stations close to Nicholson, Melbourne

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Arnaud to Nicholson?

    The fastest way takes 515 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Arnaud and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Arnaud to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near St Arnaud to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Nicholson in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from St Arnaud to Nicholson in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between St Arnaud and Nicholson in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St Arnaud to get to Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near St Arnaud in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St Arnaud and Nicholson in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from St Arnaud to Nicholson?

    The ride from St Arnaud to Nicholson costs A$33.08.

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