There are 3 ways to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ararat station to Kanivabus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus Coach
6h 35m$98–122Drive 425.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ararat to Tailem Bendcar 425.7 km
4h 49m$76–109Train
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
6h 58m$101–246
Ararat to Tailem Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ararat station to Tailem Bend. However, there are services departing from Ararat station and arriving at Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Tailem Bend station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Murray Bridge Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Ararat and Tailem Bend is 428 km. The road distance is 425.7 km.
The best way to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend, including transfers.
Ararat to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ararat station.
Ararat to Tailem Bend train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Ararat Station.
The best way to get from Ararat to Tailem Bend is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Tailem Bend, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ararat station to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Station twice a week. Tickets cost $95–240 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to Murray Bridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Standard Everyday
- $120–150
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $160–200
- Red Premium Everyday
- $200–240
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ararat station to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
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More Questions & Answers
Ararat to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Kaniva station.
Tailem Bend is 30 min behind Ararat. It is currently 10:45 PM in Ararat and 10:15 PM in Tailem Bend.
Ararat to Tailem Bend train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Murray Bridge Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Tailem Bend is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Ararat to Tailem Bend.
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