How to get from Waurn Ponds to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Waurn Ponds 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 Waurn Ponds 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

241minA$12.74
Train - 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 Waurn Ponds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waurn Ponds
  • 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
    79 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 Waurn Ponds to Smiths Beach

The distance between Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 229.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waurn Ponds 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 Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is located at Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds:

  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Grovedale)
  • Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr (Waurn Ponds)

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 Waurn Ponds to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 241 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 Waurn Ponds 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 4 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Waurn Ponds and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Waurn Ponds in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waurn Ponds to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Waurn Ponds to Smiths Beach costs A$12.74.

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