How to get from Donald to Watsonia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Donald to Watsonia in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

288minA$18.04
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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
    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
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donald to Watsonia

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 331.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald to Watsonia 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 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 Watsonia, Melbourne

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Donald to Watsonia?

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Donald and Watsonia in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Donald to Watsonia 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 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Watsonia in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Donald to Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Donald and Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Donald to get to Watsonia 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 Watsonia in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Donald to Watsonia?

    The ride from Donald to Watsonia costs A$18.04.

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