How to get from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave station to Chemist/Federal St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rainbow on the Moovit app.

410min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
Leaves from Southern Cross Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    1.81 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    146 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station/High St
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Horsham Coach Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
    ID 17827
    73 min
  • 7
    Bus - HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOWHOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Wait for bus
    HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW
    Hopetoun
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chemist/Federal St
    Ride to bus station
    Chemist/Federal St
    ID 22994
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow

The distance between Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, Melbourne and Rainbow, Melbourne is approximately 410.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 410 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow

To check the bus and train schedule from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8) and destination (Rainbow), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow?

    The fastest way takes 410 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH, Bus line HOPETOUN - HORSHAM VIA DIMBOOLA, RAINBOW.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 and Rainbow in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross Railway Station station near Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Ararat station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ararat station near Rainbow in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Rainbow in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 and Rainbow in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to get to Rainbow in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross Railway Station station near Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 and Rainbow in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ararat stop, which is closest to Rainbow in Melbourne.

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