How to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central 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 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

By bus

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, 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 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

153minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach

The distance between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 138.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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

By bus

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, 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 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

153minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Smiths Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smiths Beach costs A$8.54.

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