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

By bus and train

To get from Foster to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON 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 6 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

368minA$24.54
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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
    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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON

To get from Foster to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON 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 6 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

368minA$24.54
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Smythesdale

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 326.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 368 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster 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 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 YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON

To get from Foster to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON 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 6 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

368minA$24.54
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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 - BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTONBALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    Ride to bus station
    Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)
    ID 17774
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 368 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 368 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BALLARAT - WARRNAMBOOL VIA SKIPTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 8 min.

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

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Foster to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Foster and Smythesdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Foster to Smythesdale costs A$24.54.

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