How to get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach by bus?

By bus

To get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 250 bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill) station to Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Bus - 250
250
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fitzroy North
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20473
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    810 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

211minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clifton Hill
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach

The distance between Fitzroy North, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 144.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North is located at Fitzroy North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 26-Walker St/High St (Northcote).

Train stations close to Fitzroy North:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Fitzroy North:

  • Rowe St/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North)
  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach, Melbourne

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

211minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clifton Hill
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    128 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fitzroy North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The 250 bus line goes from City (Queen St) station near Fitzroy North to Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Fitzroy North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fitzroy North to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the 250 bus from the City (Queen St) stop near Fitzroy North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fitzroy North and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Fitzroy North to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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