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How to get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 708 bus from Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum) station to The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

432minA$13.84
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 708
708
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 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
    340 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carrum
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
    ID 27835
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 708708
    Wait for bus
    708
    Hampton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)
    Ride to bus station
    The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)
    ID 2801
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and FRANKSTON

To get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

419minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Patterson Lakes
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 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
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Patterson Lakes
    Walk to
    Patterson Lakes
    2.48 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watchem to Patterson Lakes

The distance between Watchem, Melbourne and Patterson Lakes, Melbourne is approximately 383.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 432 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watchem to Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes, Melbourne

Patterson Lakes is located at Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes).

Train stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • Bonbeach
  • Chelsea
  • Carrum

Bus stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)
  • Fielding Dr/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)
  • Lynne St/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and FRANKSTON

To get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

419minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Patterson Lakes
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 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
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Patterson Lakes
    Walk to
    Patterson Lakes
    2.48 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes?

    The fastest way takes 432 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 708.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watchem to Patterson Lakes?

    The alternative route takes 419 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watchem and Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watchem to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Watchem 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 Patterson Lakes in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Watchem to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Watchem and Patterson Lakes in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watchem to get to Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watchem and Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Watchem to Patterson Lakes?

    The ride from Watchem to Patterson Lakes costs A$13.84.

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