How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ALAMEIN train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

231minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    ID 47914
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

232minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    ID 47914
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ravenswood, Melbourne is approximately 216.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Ravenswood, Melbourne

Ravenswood is located at Ravenswood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South).

Bus stations close to Ravenswood:

  • Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

232minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    Ride to bus station
    Roadside Store/Calder Alternative Hwy (Lockwood South)
    ID 47914
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ravenswood in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood in Melbourne?

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ravenswood in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ravenswood in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Ravenswood in Melbourne?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ravenswood in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Ravenswood in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ravenswood costs A$8.54.

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