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

From Elsternwick to Smythesdale by bus and train

To get from Elsternwick to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick) station to Bourke St/Queen 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

231minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
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 Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 20653
    1.49 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 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 from Elsternwick to Smythesdale by bus and train via 605, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Elsternwick to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick) station to Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

246minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 20653
    1.49 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 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 Elsternwick to Smythesdale

The distance between Elsternwick, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 150.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick

Elsternwick is located at Elsternwick, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Brighton Rd/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick).

Train stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Elsternwick

Bus stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Brighton Rd/Glen Huntly Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Nepean Hwy/Rusden St (Elsternwick)
  • Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick)

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 from Elsternwick to Smythesdale by bus and train via 605, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Elsternwick to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick) station to Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

246minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 20653
    1.49 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 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 Elsternwick to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elsternwick 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 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elsternwick to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The 605 bus line goes from Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick) station near Elsternwick to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elsternwick and Smythesdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 605 bus from the Burreel Ave/Kooyong Rd (Elsternwick) stop near Elsternwick in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Elsternwick to Smythesdale costs A$13.84.

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