How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West by bus and train?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West by bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West 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 427 bus from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 427
427
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 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
    Ardeer
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 420

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West 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 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 420
420
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 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
    Deer Park
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28532
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Sunshine West, Melbourne is approximately 18 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

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

Public transport stations close to Sunshine West, Melbourne

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Ardeer
  • Deer Park
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Fitzgerald Rd/Glengala Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine)

Related Routes

Alternative route from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 420

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West 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 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 420
420
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 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
    Deer Park
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28532
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 427.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 420.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston 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 Sunshine West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Sunshine West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Sunshine West in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Sunshine West in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Sunshine West costs A$5.30.

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