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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ararat is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ararat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Ararat station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ararat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Ararat Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ararat?

The distance between Melbourne and Ararat is 205 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $9 - $130.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ararat bus from?

Melbourne to Ararat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ararat train from?

Melbourne to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Ararat?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ararat is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $9 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $99 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ararat bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ararat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Melbourne to Ararat train arrive?

Melbourne to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ararat?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ararat is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Melbourne to Ararat.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Ararat?

Book your Melbourne to Ararat bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ararat?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.

Melbourne to Ararat - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 29m
$9–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
3h 30m
$95–99
Drive 199.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Araratcar 199.4 km
2h 16m
$36–52

Melbourne to Ararat by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.1 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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