How to get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) by bus?

By bus

To get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus and finally take the 40 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Eastern Cemetery/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

313minA$18.22
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 40
40
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 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
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastern Cemetery/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
    ID 30498
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    240 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and 56

To get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

336minA$18.22
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 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
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
    ID 30499
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Thomson (Geelong)

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 289.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Donald

Donald is located at Donald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald).

Bus stations close to Donald:

  • Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Public transport stations close to Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne

Thomson (Geelong) is located at Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219)).

Train stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))
  • East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
  • Ormond Village Sc/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and 56

To get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

336minA$18.22
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Donald
  • 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
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    148 min
  • 4
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
    ID 30499
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Donald to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The alternative route takes 336 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Donald and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus is about 5 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Donald in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Donald and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The ride from Donald to Thomson (Geelong) costs A$18.22.

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