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How to get from Epping to Scarsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Scarsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

176minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    ID 17772
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Epping to Scarsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    ID 17772
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Scarsdale

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Scarsdale, Melbourne is approximately 160.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Scarsdale 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Scarsdale, Melbourne

Scarsdale is located at Scarsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale).

Bus stations close to Scarsdale:

  • Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Epping to Scarsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Drummond St/Glenelg Hwy (Scarsdale)
    ID 17772
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Scarsdale?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Scarsdale?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Scarsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Scarsdale?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Scarsdale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Scarsdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Scarsdale?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Scarsdale?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Scarsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Epping to Scarsdale?

    The ride from Epping to Scarsdale costs A$13.84.

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