How to get from Newport to Ararat by bus and train?

From Newport to Ararat by bus and train

To get from Newport to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Newport station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Newport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newport to Ararat by bus and train via 471, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Newport to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 471 bus from Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
    ID 18741
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18761
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newport to Ararat

The distance between Newport, Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 214.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport to Ararat by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newport

Newport is located at Newport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport).

Train stations close to Newport:

  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown Beach
  • Williamstown

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)
  • Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
  • Newcastle St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)

Public transport stations close to Ararat, Melbourne

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Railway Station (Ararat).

Train stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
  • Supermarket/Moore St (Ararat)
  • Campbell St/Baird St (Ararat)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newport to Ararat by bus and train via 471, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Newport to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 471 bus from Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
    ID 18741
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18761
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Ararat?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newport to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Newport and Ararat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newport to Ararat?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Flinders Street Via Altona Loop station near Newport in Newport to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newport to Ararat by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newport in Newport and Ararat in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newport to get to Ararat?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Flinders Street Via Altona Loop station near Newport in Newport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newport and Ararat?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Ararat in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Newport to Ararat?

    The ride from Newport to Ararat costs A$8.54.