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

From Ringwood to Ararat by bus and train

To get from Ringwood to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

238minA$13.84
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 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
    83 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 - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Ringwood to Ararat

The distance between Ringwood, Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 241.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood 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 Ringwood

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood East
  • Heathmont
  • Mitcham

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood)
  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

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)
  • 71 Girdlestone St (Ararat)
  • Kokoda Park/Mclellan St (Ararat)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Ringwood and Ararat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ringwood to Ararat?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood in Ringwood to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ringwood in Ringwood and Ararat in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood in Ringwood.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ringwood to Ararat costs A$13.84.

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