There are 3 ways to get from Ararat to Tullamarine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 24m$22–140Bus
- Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
4h 33m$59–157Drive 191.8 km
- Drive from Ararat to Tullamarinecar 191.8 km
2h 8m$34–50
Ararat to Tullamarine by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Tullamarine is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ararat to Tullamarine is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ararat to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Ararat and arriving at Forum Pl/Melrose Dr via Ballarat and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ararat station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 via Southern Cross Station and Fletcher St/Napier St #41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Ararat and Tullamarine is 219 km. The road distance is 191.8 km.
The best way to get from Ararat to Tullamarine without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $21 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Ararat to Tullamarine, including transfers.
Ararat to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat station.
Ararat to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.
The best way to get from Ararat to Tullamarine is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $21 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Tullamarine, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ararat to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr via Ballarat, Melbourne Airport, and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Ararat to Tullamarine bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ararat to Tullamarine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Tullamarine is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Ararat to Tullamarine.
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