How to get from South Melbourne to Willaura by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Willaura in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ararat station. Next, 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

251minA$17.08
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 6
    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

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA

To get from South Melbourne to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

411minA$25.62
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    76 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 South Melbourne to Willaura

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 248.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA

To get from South Melbourne to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

411minA$25.62
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    76 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Willaura?

    The alternative route takes 411 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Willaura in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near South Melbourne to Ararat station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ararat station near Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from South Melbourne to Willaura?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Willaura costs A$17.08.

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