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How to get fromSydney to Araratby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Ararat by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $155–353

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    14h 19m
    $76–373

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    15h 24m
    $145–352

  4. Drive 984.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Araratcar car 984.9 km
    11h 3m
    $176–254

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $171–409

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $145–391

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus bus Adelaide
    15h 45m
    $190–383

Sydney to Ararat by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Ararat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 15h 45m.

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