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How to get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

598minA$33.08
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    238 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and 14

To get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

612minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    238 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek

The distance between Soldiers Hill, Melbourne and Swifts Creek, Melbourne is approximately 484.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 598 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek 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 Soldiers Hill

Soldiers Hill is located at Soldiers Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Soldiers Hill:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Soldiers Hill:

  • Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
  • Mair St/Midland Hwy (Ballarat Central)

Public transport stations close to Swifts Creek, Melbourne

Swifts Creek is located at Swifts Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek).

Bus stations close to Swifts Creek:

  • Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and 14

To get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the 14 bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

612minA$33.08
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - 14
14
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    238 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37915
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Omeo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    Ride to bus station
    Swifts Creek General Store/Great Alpine Rd (Swifts Creek)
    ID 37926
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek?

    The fastest way takes 598 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek?

    The alternative route takes 612 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soldiers Hill and Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Soldiers Hill to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Swifts Creek in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Soldiers Hill and Swifts Creek in Melbourne by bus and train is about 9 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soldiers Hill to get to Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop near Soldiers Hill in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soldiers Hill and Swifts Creek in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Swifts Creek in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek?

    The ride from Soldiers Hill to Swifts Creek costs A$33.08.

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