How to get from Newport to Skipton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newport to Skipton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Newport station to Footscray 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 Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

159minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Newport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    8 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
    81 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 Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    Ride to bus station
    Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    ID 17768
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newport to Skipton

The distance between Newport, Melbourne and Skipton, Melbourne is approximately 165.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport to Skipton 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 Newport

Newport is located at Newport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport).

Train stations close to Newport:

  • North Williamstown
  • Spotswood
  • Williamstown Beach

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
  • Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)
  • Mirls St/Mason St (Newport)

Public transport stations close to Skipton, Melbourne

Skipton is located at Skipton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton).

Bus stations close to Skipton:

  • Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Skipton?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Newport and Skipton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newport to Skipton?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Newport in Newport to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Skipton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newport to Skipton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newport in Newport and Skipton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newport to get to Skipton?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Newport in Newport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newport and Skipton?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Skipton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Newport to Skipton?

    The ride from Newport to Skipton costs A$8.54.

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