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

From Drumcondra to Willaura by bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Geelong station to Deer Park 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

267minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from North Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    1.37 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    38 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
    126 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

From Drumcondra to Willaura by bus

To get from Drumcondra to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 7 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

462minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
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 Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    1.58 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    95 min
  • 4
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    76 min
  • 6
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 7
    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 Drumcondra to Willaura

The distance between Drumcondra, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 290.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • South Geelong
  • North Shore
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)
  • Mcmillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Lunan Ave/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)

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)

From Drumcondra to Willaura by bus

To get from Drumcondra to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 7 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

462minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
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 Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    1.58 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    95 min
  • 4
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    76 min
  • 6
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 7
    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 Drumcondra to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Drumcondra to Willaura?

    The alternative route takes 462 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct train between Drumcondra 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 27 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from North Geelong station near Drumcondra to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Drumcondra and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the North Geelong station near Drumcondra in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Drumcondra to Willaura costs A$15.82.

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