How to get from South Yarra to Ararat by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from South Yarra to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouth Yarra
- 2Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross12 min
- 4Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 6Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 8Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
To get from South Yarra to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouth Yarra
- 2Wait for trainFRANKSTONCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross12 min
- 4Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 6Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 8Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
Public transport directions from South Yarra to Ararat
Public transport stations close to South Yarra
South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra).
Bus stations close to South Yarra:
- Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
- Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
- Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
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
- Epping to Ararat
- Newport to Ararat
- Watergardens to Ararat
- Melton to Ararat
- Geelong to Ararat
- Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) to Ararat
- South Yarra to Albion
- South Yarra to Beaumaris
- South Yarra to Bundoora
- South Yarra to Burwood East
- South Yarra to Clayton South
- South Yarra to Clyde
- South Yarra to Dingley Village
- South Yarra to Doncaster East
- South Yarra to East Melbourne
- South Yarra to Elwood
- South Yarra to Fitzroy North
- South Yarra to Footscray
- South Yarra to Gardenvale
- South Yarra to Glen Waverley
Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
To get from South Yarra to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouth Yarra
- 2Wait for trainFRANKSTONCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross12 min
- 4Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 6Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 8Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Yarra to Ararat?
The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.
What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Ararat?
The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.
Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Ararat?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.
Which train line goes from South Yarra to Ararat?
The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra 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 South Yarra to Ararat by train and bus?
The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Ararat in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.
Where do I get on the train near South Yarra to get to Ararat?
Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Yarra 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 South Yarra to Ararat?
The ride from South Yarra to Ararat costs A$8.54.