There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Ararat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 39m$14–136Train, bus
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
5h 40m$100–104Drive 239.5 km
- Drive from Frankston to Araratcar 239.5 km
2h 55m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Araratbus
6h 42m$81–180
Frankston to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Ararat is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Ararat via Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Frankston and Ararat is 251 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $14 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Frankston to Ararat, including transfers.
Frankston to Ararat bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Ararat is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $14 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Frankston Station to Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankston to Ararat via Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Ararat bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Frankston to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Ararat is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Frankston to Ararat.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.