How to get from Hawthorn East to Willaura by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Hawthorn East to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

246minA$22.38
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hawthorn East to Willaura

The distance between Hawthorn East, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 256.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorn East to Willaura 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 Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East is located at Hawthorn East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rae St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn).

Train stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Auburn
  • Glenferrie

Bus stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Rae St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Harcourt St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)
  • Carey Baptist Grammar School/Wrixon St (Kew)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hawthorn East to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct train between Hawthorn East and Willaura in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hawthorn East to Willaura in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Hawthorn East to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Willaura in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Hawthorn East to Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hawthorn East and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hawthorn East to get to Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Hawthorn East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hawthorn East and Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Willaura in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Hawthorn East to Willaura?

    The ride from Hawthorn East to Willaura costs A$22.38.

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