There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Ararat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
3h 5m$63–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Araratbus Coach / ...
3h 46m$2–115Drive 178.6 km
- Drive from Geelong to Araratcar 178.6 km
2h 11m$32–46Train via Truganina
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 50m$17–24
Geelong to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Ararat is to bus which costs $2 - $120 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Ararat via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Ararat Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Geelong and Ararat is 184 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Geelong to Ararat, including transfers.
Geelong to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Ararat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Ararat is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $120 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ararat via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–65
- Red Standard Everyday
- $55–70
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $85–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $100–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Deer Park Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Ararat
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- 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
- 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
Geelong to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Geelong to Ararat train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Ararat is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Geelong to Ararat.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.