How to get from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19369
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cranbourne
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 12, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19369
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    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 South Melbourne to Smiths Beach

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 140.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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, train and tram via 12, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19369
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    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 South Melbourne to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne to Victoria Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Victoria Gardens station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 125a-Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Victoria Gardens stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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