How to get from Southern Cross to Peterborough by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Peterborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station to General Store/Macs St (Peterborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

403minA$25.62
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17720
    164 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Macs St (Peterborough)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Macs St (Peterborough)
    ID 17729
    150 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to Peterborough

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Peterborough, Melbourne is approximately 306.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 403 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross to Peterborough 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Peterborough, Melbourne

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Macs St (Peterborough).

Bus stations close to Peterborough:

  • General Store/Macs St (Peterborough)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to Peterborough?

    The fastest way takes 403 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Peterborough?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Peterborough?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Geelong station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geelong station near Peterborough in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross to Peterborough by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Peterborough in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Peterborough?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Peterborough?

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Peterborough in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Peterborough?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Peterborough costs A$25.62.

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