What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Ararat?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Ararat is to train which costs $20 - $25 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to Ararat?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Ararat?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Ararat station via Laverton Station/Maher Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd and Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Point Cook and Ararat?

No, there is no direct train from Point Cook station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Williams Landing Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Point Cook to Ararat?

The distance between Point Cook and Ararat is 223 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.

How do I travel from Point Cook to Ararat without a car?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $20 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to Ararat?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Point Cook to Ararat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Ararat bus from?

Point Cook to Ararat bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Ararat train from?

Point Cook to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Point Cook to Ararat?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Ararat is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $20 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $106 - $111 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Point Cook to Ararat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Point Cook to Ararat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Point Cook to Ararat?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to Ararat is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Point Cook to Ararat.

Where can I stay near Ararat?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ararat.

Point Cook to Ararat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Point Cook to Ararat by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 58m
$21–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
5h 49m
$107–111
Drive 195.8 km
1. Drive from Point Cook to Araratcar 195.8 km
2h 9m
$36–51
Train via Geelong
1. Take the train from Tarneit Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
4h 33m
$69–137

Point Cook to Ararat by bus and train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.5 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Point Cook, 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.

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