How to get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

156minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Leaves from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19369
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30353
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

148minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 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
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30353
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Point Lonsdale, Melbourne is approximately 116.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Point Lonsdale, Melbourne

Point Lonsdale is located at Point Lonsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale).

Bus stations close to Point Lonsdale:

  • Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Lonsdale St/Ocean Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Point Lonsdale Town Centre/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

148minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 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
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 30353
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Point Lonsdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne to Victoria Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Victoria Gardens station near Point Lonsdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Point Lonsdale in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Point Lonsdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Victoria Gardens stop, which is closest to Point Lonsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Point Lonsdale costs A$8.54.

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