How to get from Croydon to Smythes Creek by bus and train?

From Croydon to Smythes Creek by bus and train

To get from Croydon to Smythes Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    ID 41364
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Croydon to Smythes Creek by bus and train via LILYDALE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Croydon to Smythes Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    ID 41364
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Smythes Creek

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Smythes Creek, Melbourne is approximately 161.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Smythes Creek 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Civic Sq/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Smythes Creek, Melbourne

Smythes Creek is located at Smythes Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek).

Bus stations close to Smythes Creek:

  • Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Croydon to Smythes Creek by bus and train via LILYDALE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Croydon to Smythes Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)
    ID 41364
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Smythes Creek?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Smythes Creek?

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Smythes Creek in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Smythes Creek in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Croydon station near Croydon to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Smythes Creek in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Smythes Creek in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon and Smythes Creek in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Smythes Creek in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Smythes Creek in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Smythes Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Smythes Creek?

    The ride from Croydon to Smythes Creek costs A$13.84.

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