What is the cheapest way to get from Ararat to Doreen?

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Doreen is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Doreen?

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Doreen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat station to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Ararat station and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ararat and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Ararat to Doreen?

The distance between Ararat and Doreen is 243 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.

How do I travel from Ararat to Doreen without a car?

The best way to get from Ararat to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $21 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Ararat to Doreen?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ararat to Doreen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Doreen bus from?

Ararat to Doreen bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ararat station.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Doreen train from?

Ararat to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.

Train or bus from Ararat to Doreen?

The best way to get from Ararat to Doreen is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $21 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus and line 381 bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Ararat to Doreen bus arrive?

Ararat to Doreen bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ararat to Doreen train arrive?

Ararat to Doreen train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ararat to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Doreen is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Ararat to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 322+ hotels available in Doreen.

Ararat to Doreen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 250 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ararat to Doreen by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
3h 59m
$22–140
Bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus, line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
3. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
4. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
6h 46m
$107–111
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Doreencar 226.1 km
2h 36m
$41–59

Ararat to Doreen by train and bus

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Doreen, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ararat Station to Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd via Southern Cross Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ararat station to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 6h 46m.

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