How to get from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo station to Southern Cross 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 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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 Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 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

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

244minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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 Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach

The distance between Meadow Heights, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 161.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach 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 Meadow Heights

Meadow Heights is located at Meadow Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights).

Train stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Broadmeadows
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Jacana

Bus stations close to Meadow Heights:

  • Nourell Ct/Barry Rd (Meadow Heights)
  • Etna Ct/Longford Cres (Coolaroo)
  • Lubeck Ct/Taggerty Cres (Meadow Heights)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Coolaroo 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 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

244minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Coolaroo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coolaroo
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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 Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, 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 Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Meadow Heights and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Coolaroo station near Meadow Heights to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till City (Flinders Street) station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Meadow Heights and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Meadow Heights to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Coolaroo station near Meadow Heights in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Meadow Heights and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Meadow Heights to Smiths Beach costs A$13.84.

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