How to get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus, train and tram?

From 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus, train and tram

To get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

185minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    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

From 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus and train

To get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

185minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 6
    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 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat

The distance between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 216.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

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

Related Routes

From 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus and train

To get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

185minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 6
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct tram between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Ararat in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) stop, which is closest to Ararat in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?

    The first train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne is Ararat - Melbourne Via Ballarat. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 04:14.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The ride from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ararat costs A$8.54.

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