There are 5 ways to get from Albury to Ararat by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 44m$37–292Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albury to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
7h 54m$67–238Drive 438.4 km
- Drive from Albury to Araratcar 438.4 km
5h 21m$78–113Fly, train
- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ABX - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain
9h 1m$479–794Bus
- Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
8h 10m$137–167
Albury to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albury to Ararat is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Albury to Ararat is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Albury station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Albury station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Albury Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Albury and Ararat is 510 km. The road distance is 438.4 km.
The best way to get from Albury to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Albury to Ararat, including transfers.
Albury to Ararat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1.
Albury to Ararat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Albury Station.
The best way to get from Albury to Ararat is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Albury, NSW, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Albury Station to Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Albury to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Albury to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Albury to Melbourne Airport via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Albury to Ararat bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Albury to Ararat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albury to Ararat is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Albury to Ararat.
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