How to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by train?

By train

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 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 by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat

The distance between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 207.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to get to Ararat in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?

    The ride from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ararat costs A$8.54.

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