How to get from Talbot to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Talbot to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Talbot station to Southern Cross 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 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

361minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Talbot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Talbot
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    154 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    50 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
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, CRANBOURNE and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Talbot to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Talbot station to Southern Cross 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 Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

361minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Talbot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Talbot
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    154 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    51 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
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Talbot to Smiths Beach

The distance between Talbot, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 303.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 361 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Talbot 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 Talbot

Talbot is located at Talbot, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St (Talbot).

Train stations close to Talbot:

  • Talbot

Bus stations close to Talbot:

  • Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St (Talbot)
  • Talbot Station/Railway St (Talbot)

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 MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, CRANBOURNE and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Talbot to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Talbot station to Southern Cross 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 Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

361minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Leaves from Talbot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Talbot
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    154 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    51 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
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    The alternative route takes 361 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 1 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Talbot station near Talbot to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Talbot and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from the Talbot station near Talbot in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Talbot 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 total train and bus fare from Talbot to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Talbot to Smiths Beach costs A$5.30.

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