How to get from Doncaster East to Smythesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster East to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 908 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

198minA$13.84
Bus - 908
908
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 The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 908908
    Wait for bus
    908
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    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 905, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Doncaster East to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 905 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Bus - 905
905
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 The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    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 Doncaster East to Smythesdale

The distance between Doncaster East, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 159.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster East 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 Doncaster East

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 905, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Doncaster East to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 905 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

204minA$13.84
Bus - 905
905
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 The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    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 Doncaster East to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 908, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Doncaster East to Smythesdale?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 905, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Doncaster East and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Doncaster East to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The 908 bus line goes from City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Doncaster East to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster East and Smythesdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Doncaster East to get to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 908 bus from the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop near Doncaster East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Doncaster East and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster East to Smythesdale costs A$13.84.

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