How to get from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek) 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$3.78.

181minA$3.78
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythes Creek
  • 2
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    25 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
    Deer Park
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong)

The distance between Smythes Creek, Melbourne and Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 178.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong) 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 Smythes Creek

Smythes Creek is located at Smythes Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek).

Bus stations close to Smythes Creek:

  • Ross Creek Shop/Sebastopol - Smythesdale Rd (Ross Creek)

Public transport stations close to Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • Ormond Village Sc/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))
  • Cecil Ct/Boundary Rd (Newcomb)
  • Olney Ave/Boundary Rd (Whittington)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

    The BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus line goes from Ballarat station near Smythes Creek 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 Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smythes Creek and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from the Ballarat stop near Smythes Creek in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Smythes Creek to Thomson (Geelong) costs A$3.78.

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