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

By bus and train

To get from Parliament to Skipton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

156minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parliament
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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
    89 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Parliament to Skipton

The distance between Parliament, Melbourne and Skipton, Melbourne is approximately 169.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parliament 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 Parliament

Parliament is located at Parliament, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to Parliament:

  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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 Parliament to Skipton?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Parliament and Skipton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Parliament to Skipton?

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

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

    The total travel time between Parliament in East Melbourne and Skipton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Parliament in East Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Parliament to Skipton costs A$8.54.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps