What is the cheapest way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing is to train which costs $15 - $19 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Hoppers Crossing?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat station to Hoppers Crossing station. However, there are services departing from Ararat station and arriving at Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Tarneit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Ararat and Hoppers Crossing?

No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Hoppers Crossing station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Hoppers Crossing Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

The distance between Ararat and Hoppers Crossing is 222 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.

How do I travel from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing without a car?

The best way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $15 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Hoppers Crossing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ararat to Hoppers Crossing train from?

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

Train or bus from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

The best way to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $125 and takes 4h.

Where does the Ararat to Hoppers Crossing bus arrive?

Ararat to Hoppers Crossing bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Ararat to Hoppers Crossing train arrive?

Ararat to Hoppers Crossing train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Hoppers Crossing is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing.

Where can I stay near Hoppers Crossing?

There are 3610+ hotels available in Hoppers Crossing.

Ararat to Hoppers Crossing - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ararat to Hoppers Crossing by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 55m
$16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
4h
$114–122
Drive 189.3 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Hoppers Crossingcar 189.3 km
2h 8m
$34–49
Train via Geelong
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
4h 18m
$70–134

Ararat to Hoppers Crossing by train

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Distance: 221.9 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Footscray Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ararat station to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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