How to get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Swan Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

295minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 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 - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swan Hill
    Ride to train station
    Swan Hill
    278 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Swan Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

303minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swan Hill
    Ride to train station
    Swan Hill
    278 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Swan Hill, Melbourne is approximately 347.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Swan Hill, Melbourne

Swan Hill is located at Swan Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swan Hill Railway Station/Curlewis St (Swan Hill).

Train stations close to Swan Hill:

  • Swan Hill

Bus stations close to Swan Hill:

  • Swan Hill Railway Station/Curlewis St (Swan Hill)
  • Swan Hill Railway Station (Swan Hill)
  • Campbell St/Rutherford St (Swan Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Southern Cross station to Swan Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

303minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swan Hill
    Ride to train station
    Swan Hill
    278 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill?

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Swan Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Swan Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Swan Hill in Melbourne by train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Swan Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Swan Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Swan Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Swan Hill costs A$8.54.

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