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

By bus and train

To get from Skipton to Watsonia in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) 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 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

218minA$13.84
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 - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skipton
  • 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
    48 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
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skipton to Watsonia

The distance between Skipton, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 187.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skipton 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 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 Skipton to Watsonia?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skipton to Watsonia in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Skipton 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 Skipton to Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skipton and Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skipton 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 Skipton to Watsonia?

    The ride from Skipton to Watsonia costs A$13.84.

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