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How to get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train?

From 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train

To get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Alternative route from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat

The distance between 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 207.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)

6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) is located at 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen 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)

Alternative route from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Flinders Street station near 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mernda station near Ararat in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to get to Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The ride from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ararat costs A$8.54.

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