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How to get from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

138minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Point Lonsdale
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 40169
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Lonsdale
    Walk to
    Point Lonsdale
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 56

To get from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Footscray 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 Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Point Lonsdale
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 40169
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Lonsdale
    Walk to
    Point Lonsdale
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale

The distance between Melbourne Central, Point Lonsdale and Point Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale is approximately 114.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Point Lonsdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Point Lonsdale and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Point Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is located at Point Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale and the nearest public transport station is Pico Ave/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale).

Bus stations close to Point Lonsdale:

  • Pico Ave/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale)
  • Williams Rd/Point Lonsdale Rd (Point Lonsdale)

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 56

To get from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Footscray 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 Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Point Lonsdale
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emily St/Fellows Rd (Point Lonsdale)
    ID 40169
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Lonsdale
    Walk to
    Point Lonsdale
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Point Lonsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Point Lonsdale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Point Lonsdale?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Point Lonsdale?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Point Lonsdale in Point Lonsdale.

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

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

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