How to get from Melbourne to Warrnambool by bus and train?

From Melbourne to Warrnambool by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Warrnambool in Warrnambool, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC bus from Geelong station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

254minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Warrnambool
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.48 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    70 min
  • 4
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 20358
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to Warrnambool
    Walk to
    Warrnambool
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Warrnambool

The distance between Melbourne, Warrnambool and Warrnambool, Warrnambool is approximately 278.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Warrnambool by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Warrnambool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Warrnambool and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Warrnambool, Warrnambool

Warrnambool is located at Warrnambool, Warrnambool and the nearest public transport station is Lava St/Kepler St (Warrnambool).

Train stations close to Warrnambool:

  • Warrnambool

Bus stations close to Warrnambool:

  • Lava St/Kepler St (Warrnambool)
  • Archie Graham Centre/Timor St (Warrnambool)
  • Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Warrnambool?

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Warrnambool?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Warrnambool?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Geelong station near Warrnambool in Warrnambool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Warrnambool by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne in Melbourne and Warrnambool in Warrnambool by train and bus is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne to get to Warrnambool?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne and Warrnambool?

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Warrnambool in Warrnambool.

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne to Warrnambool?

    The first bus from Melbourne in Melbourne to Warrnambool in Warrnambool is Warrnambool - Melbourne Via Geelong & Colac. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 05:00.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Warrnambool?

    The ride from Melbourne to Warrnambool costs A$8.54.