How to get from Stratford to Ringwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Stratford to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

243minA$15.82
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Ringwood
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ringwood
    Walk to
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and LILYDALE

To get from Stratford to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Richmond station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

255minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    124 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stratford to Ringwood

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Ringwood, Melbourne is approximately 216.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford to Ringwood 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

Public transport stations close to Ringwood, Melbourne

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood
  • Heatherdale
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Eastland Sc/Ringwood St (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and LILYDALE

To get from Stratford to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Richmond station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

255minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    124 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stratford to Ringwood?

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stratford to Ringwood?

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stratford and Ringwood in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stratford to Ringwood in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station near Ringwood in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Ringwood in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stratford to get to Ringwood in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from the Melbourne stop near Stratford in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stratford and Ringwood in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) stop, which is closest to Ringwood in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Stratford to Ringwood?

    The ride from Stratford to Ringwood costs A$15.82.

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