How to get from Hamilton to The Basin by bus and train?

From Hamilton to The Basin by bus and train

To get from Hamilton to The Basin in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Boronia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

382minA$23.50
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to The Basin
Leaves from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hamilton
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    140 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boronia
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to The Basin
    Walk to
    The Basin
    3.48 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hamilton to The Basin

The distance between Hamilton, Melbourne and The Basin, Melbourne is approximately 329.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 382 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hamilton to The Basin 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 Hamilton

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hamilton Town Centre/Brown St (Hamilton).

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Town Centre/Brown St (Hamilton)
  • Brown St/French St (Hamilton)
  • Botanical Gardens/Martin St (Hamilton)

Public transport stations close to The Basin, Melbourne

The Basin is located at The Basin, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin).

Train stations close to The Basin:

  • Boronia
  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to The Basin:

  • 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1403 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1383 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to The Basin?

    The fastest way takes 382 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and The Basin in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hamilton to The Basin in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Hamilton to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near The Basin in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Hamilton to The Basin in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hamilton and The Basin in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hamilton to get to The Basin in Melbourne?

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Hamilton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hamilton and The Basin in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to The Basin in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hamilton to The Basin?

    The ride from Hamilton to The Basin costs A$23.50.

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