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How to get from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

174minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 Upper Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 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 BELGRAVE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Upper Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 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 Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale

The distance between Upper Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 172.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Ferntree Gully 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 Upper Ferntree Gully

Upper Ferntree Gully is located at Upper Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ferny Creek Ave/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Upper Ferntree Gully:

  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia
  • Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Upper Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferny Creek Ave/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
  • Dawson St/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
  • Upper Ferntree Gully Ps/Talaskia Rd (Upper Ferntree Gully)

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 BELGRAVE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Upper Ferntree Gully

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 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 Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Upper Ferntree Gully 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 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Upper Ferntree Gully to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Upper Ferntree Gully and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Upper Ferntree Gully to get to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Upper Ferntree Gully in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Upper Ferntree Gully to Smythesdale costs A$13.84.

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