How to get from North Shore to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Shore to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Shore 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

235minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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 North Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    58 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
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Public transport directions from North Shore to Smiths Beach

The distance between North Shore, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 213.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Shore 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 North Shore

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between North Shore 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 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Shore to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from North Shore station near North Shore to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Melbourne station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Shore and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Shore to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the North Shore station near North Shore in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from North Shore to Smiths Beach?

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

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