How to get from Spotswood to Willaura by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Spotswood to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) 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 20 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

260minA$18.04
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
    ID 6031
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    138 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 9
    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 Spotswood to Willaura

The distance between Spotswood, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 247.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spotswood 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 Spotswood

Spotswood is located at Spotswood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Spotswood.

Train stations close to Spotswood:

  • Spotswood
  • Newport
  • Seddon

Bus stations close to Spotswood:

  • Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Mclister St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)
  • Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood)

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Spotswood to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 472, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Spotswood and Willaura in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Spotswood to Willaura in Melbourne?

    The 472 bus line goes from Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood) station near Spotswood to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Moonee Ponds station near Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Spotswood and Willaura in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Spotswood to get to Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get on the 472 bus from the Birmingham St/Melbourne Rd (Spotswood) stop near Spotswood in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Spotswood and Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Moonee Ponds stop, which is closest to Willaura in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Spotswood to Willaura costs A$18.04.

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