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How to get from Caulfield to Smythesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Glenhuntly station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Glenhuntly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenhuntly
    1.32 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Caulfield to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Glenhuntly station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

226minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Glenhuntly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenhuntly
    1.32 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 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
    88 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caulfield to Smythesdale

The distance between Caulfield, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 148.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield to Smythesdale 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 Caulfield

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 52-Jasmine St/Glenhuntly Rd (Caulfield).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Nelson St/Dover St (Caulfield South)
  • Princes Park/Dover St (Caulfield South)
  • Bambra Rd/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)

Public transport stations close to Smythesdale, Melbourne

Smythesdale is located at Smythesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale).

Bus stations close to Smythesdale:

  • Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Caulfield to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Glenhuntly station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

226minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Glenhuntly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenhuntly
    1.32 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 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
    88 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 - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caulfield to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caulfield to Smythesdale?

    The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Glenhuntly station near Caulfield 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 Smythesdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Caulfield to Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caulfield and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caulfield to get to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Glenhuntly station near Caulfield in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caulfield and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Caulfield to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Caulfield to Smythesdale costs A$8.54.

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