How to get from Drumcondra to Smythesdale by bus?

By bus

To get from Drumcondra to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$6.00.

202minA$6.00
Bus - 20
20
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    95 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

By bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Geelong station to Deer Park 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

156minA$3.78
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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 North Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    1.37 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    37 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
    65 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 Drumcondra to Smythesdale

The distance between Drumcondra, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 114.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drumcondra to Smythesdale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Drumcondra

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • South Geelong
  • North Shore
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)
  • Mcmillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Lunan Ave/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)

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

By bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Geelong station to Deer Park 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

156minA$3.78
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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 North Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    1.37 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    37 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
    65 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 Drumcondra to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Drumcondra to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Drumcondra to Smythesdale in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Drumcondra and Smythesdale in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Drumcondra in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Drumcondra to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Drumcondra to Smythesdale costs A$6.00.

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