Due to
Melton Line Upgrade works, there will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from
Wednesday 27 May to last service Friday 29 May.
All Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line trains will originate and terminate at Bacchus Marsh Station.
Travel advice for passengers at Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, Wendouree, Beaufort, Ararat, Creswick, Clunes, Talbot, Maryborough stations
To Southern Cross
Catch an express coach between Bacchus Marsh and Southern Cross.
To stations between Melton and Sunshine
Catch a stopping all stations bus between Bacchus Marsh and Sunshine.
To Footscray
First catch an express coach to Southern Cross, then a Metro train to Footscray.
Travel advice for passengers at Melton
To Footscray or the city
Catch a bus to Watergardens, then a Sunbury Line Metro train to Footscray, State Library or Town Hall stations.
To Southern Cross
Catch a shuttle bus to Watergardens, then a Sunbury Line train to Footscray, then a Werribee Line train to Southern Cross.
Travel advice for passengers at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs, Deer Park and Ardeer stations
To Footscray or the city
Catch a bus to Sunshine, then a Sunbury Line Metro train to Footscray, State Library or Town Hall stations.
To Southern Cross
Catch a shuttle bus to Sunshine, then a Sunbury Line train to Footscray, then a Werribee Line train to Southern Cross.
To Ballarat, Ararat or Maryborough
Catch a bus to Bacchus Marsh, then a V/Line train.
Please allow additional time for your journey.
View the temporary timetables here:
If your trip includes a connection with Metro Train services, check arrival and departure times by using the Transport Victoria journey planner at
transport.vic.gov.au/journey or the mobile app.
Please note - bikes are not allowed on bus replacement services.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information
• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
• Bikes are not allowed on low-floor bus replacement services.
• No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches.
• In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street.
• Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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