How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    148 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 207.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ararat in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Ararat in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ararat costs A$8.54.

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