How to get from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Waurn Ponds station to 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$6.00.

192minA$6.00
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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 Waurn Ponds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waurn Ponds
  • 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
    Geelong
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale

The distance between Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 125.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waurn Ponds 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 Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is located at Waurn Ponds, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds:

  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ironbark St/Rossack Dr (Grovedale)
  • Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr (Waurn Ponds)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Waurn Ponds and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Waurn Ponds to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geelong station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Waurn Ponds and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waurn Ponds to get to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Waurn Ponds in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waurn Ponds and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale?

    The ride from Waurn Ponds to Smythesdale costs A$6.00.

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