How to get from Donald to Orbost by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Orbost in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) 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 Nicholson St/Wolseley St (Orbost) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

632minA$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 Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 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
    270 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 Nicholson St/Wolseley St (Orbost)
    Ride to bus station
    Nicholson St/Wolseley St (Orbost)
    ID 20857
    101 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Orbost

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Orbost, Melbourne is approximately 688.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 632 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Orbost 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 Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Orbost, Melbourne

Orbost is located at Orbost, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nicholson St/Wolseley St (Orbost).

Bus stations close to Orbost:

  • Nicholson St/Wolseley St (Orbost)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Orbost?

    The fastest way takes 632 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 Donald and Orbost in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Orbost in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Donald 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 Orbost in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Donald to Orbost in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Donald and Orbost in Melbourne by bus and train is about 10 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Orbost in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Orbost in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Donald to Orbost?

    The ride from Donald to Orbost costs A$33.08.

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