How to get from South Melbourne to Princetown by bus and train?

From South Melbourne to Princetown by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Princetown 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 Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

349minA$25.62
Walk to train stationTrain - 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
    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
    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 Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    ID 17723
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Princetown

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Princetown, Melbourne is approximately 276.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Princetown 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Princetown, Melbourne

Princetown is located at Princetown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown).

Bus stations close to Princetown:

  • Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 349 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 South Melbourne and Princetown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Princetown in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Princetown in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Melbourne to get to Princetown in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Southern Cross station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Melbourne and Princetown in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from South Melbourne to Princetown?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Princetown costs A$25.62.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps