What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale is to bus which costs $2 - $27 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Smythesdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Smythesdale. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Loader St/Glenelg Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Smythesdale?

The distance between Melbourne and Smythesdale is 133 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Smythesdale without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $9 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Smythesdale bus from?

Melbourne to Smythesdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Smythesdale bus arrive?

Melbourne to Smythesdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Smythesdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Smythesdale is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Smythesdale.

Where can I stay near Smythesdale?

There are 191+ hotels available in Smythesdale.

Melbourne to Smythesdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromMelbourne to Smythesdale

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Loader St/Glenelg Hwybus Coach
2h 47m
$10–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2h 52m
$3–27
Drive 128.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Smythesdalecar 128.3 km
1h 35m
$23–34

Melbourne to Smythesdale by train and bus

19Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Smythesdale.

Launch map view

Distance: 133.4 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Smythesdale, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.