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How to get fromBrisbane to Araratby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Brisbane to Ararat by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $185–365

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    29h 44m
    $144–629

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus bus
    35h 25m
    $377–659

  4. Drive 1,732 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Araratcar car 1,732 km
    19h 44m
    $307–443

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $206–631

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $148–402

  7. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $200–688

  8. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $180–444

  9. Fly Brisbane Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane BNE - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $294–822

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2d 6h
    $2,699–3,820

Brisbane to Ararat by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration29h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Ararat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 29h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Ararat station via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 35h 25m.

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