How to get from South Morang to Ararat by train?

By train

To get from South Morang to Ararat in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from South Morang station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ararat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

208minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from South Morang

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Morang
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ararat
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Morang to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station to Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ararat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

236minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46394
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ararat
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Morang to Ararat

The distance between South Morang, Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 231.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Morang to Ararat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Morang

South Morang is located at South Morang, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang).

Train stations close to South Morang:

  • Epping
  • Middle Gorge

Bus stations close to South Morang:

  • South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
  • Civic Dr/Mcdonalds Rd (Epping)
  • Westfield Plenty Valley/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)

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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from South Morang to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station to Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ararat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

236minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46394
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ararat
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Morang to Ararat?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Morang to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between South Morang and Ararat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Morang to Ararat?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from South Morang to Ararat by train?

    The total travel time between South Morang in South Morang and Ararat in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Morang in South Morang.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from South Morang to Ararat?

    The ride from South Morang to Ararat costs A$13.84.

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