There are 3 ways to get from Morwell to Ararat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 44m$18–142Bus
- Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
6h 44m$97–118Drive 348.5 km
- Drive from Morwell to Araratcar 348.5 km
3h 57m$63–90
Morwell to Ararat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Ararat is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Morwell to Ararat is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Morwell station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station/Princes Dr and arriving at Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Morwell station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Morwell and Ararat is 350 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.
The best way to get from Morwell to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $18 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Morwell to Ararat, including transfers.
Morwell to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.
Morwell to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.
The best way to get from Morwell to Ararat is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $18 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Morwell, VIC, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Morwell Station to Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Morwell to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Morwell to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Ararat is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Morwell to Ararat.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.












