There are 4 ways to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 44m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
4h 54m$114–122Drive 188.7 km
- Drive from Hoppers Crossing to Araratcar 188.7 km
2h 8m$34–49Train via Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
4h 7m$69–137
Hoppers Crossing to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoppers Crossing station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd and arriving at Ararat station via Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd and Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoppers Crossing station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Hoppers Crossing Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Hoppers Crossing and Ararat is 222 km. The road distance is 188.7 km.
The best way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat, including transfers.
Hoppers Crossing to Ararat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.
Hoppers Crossing to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $125 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Ararat station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Footscray Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- 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 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Deer Park to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Hoppers Crossing to Ararat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.
Hoppers Crossing to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoppers Crossing to Ararat is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Hoppers Crossing to Ararat.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.