How to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    89 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
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale

The distance between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Smythesdale, Melbourne is approximately 135.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Smythesdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Smythesdale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Smythesdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Smythesdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale?

    The ride from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Smythesdale costs A$8.54.

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