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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Ararat is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Ararat?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Rd/George St and arriving at Ararat station via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Ararat?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Ararat?

The distance between Dandenong and Ararat is 234 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $20 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dandenong to Ararat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Ararat bus from?

Dandenong to Ararat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cheltenham Rd/George St station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Ararat train from?

Dandenong to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Yarraman Station.

Train or bus from Dandenong to Ararat?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Ararat is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $20 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Dandenong to Ararat bus arrive?

Dandenong to Ararat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Dandenong to Ararat train arrive?

Dandenong to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Dandenong to Ararat?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Ararat is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Dandenong to Ararat.

Where can I stay near Ararat?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 21m
$20–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
7h 8m
$101–105
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Dandenong to Araratcar 229.2 km
2h 43m
$41–59

Dandenong to Ararat by train and tram

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Yarraman Station to Ararat Station via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, and Southern Cross Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to Ararat station via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 7h 8m.

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