How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus, train and tram?
From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus, train and tram
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale 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 6-Melbourne Town Hall/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 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to tram station6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)ID 17901570 m • 8 min
- 2Wait for tram12St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
- 3Ride to tram station1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)ID 179054 min
- 4Walk to train stationSouthern Cross200 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 6Ride to train stationBallarat Station83 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 9Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus and train
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)ID 20465570 m • 8 min
- 2Wait for bus220Sunshine Station
- 3Ride to bus stationFootscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)ID 2116919 min
- 4Walk to train stationFootscray90 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 6Ride to train stationBallarat Station75 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 9Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
Public transport directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat
Public transport stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).
Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):
- Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Exhibition 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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From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat by bus and train
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 220 bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationLonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)ID 20465570 m • 8 min
- 2Wait for bus220Sunshine Station
- 3Ride to bus stationFootscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)ID 2116919 min
- 4Walk to train stationFootscray90 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 6Ride to train stationBallarat Station75 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBallarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)ID 8290 m • 2 min
- 8Wait for busNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNhill
- 9Ride to bus stationArarat Railway Station (Ararat)ID 1779975 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?
The fastest way takes 192 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?
The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.
Is there a direct tram between Swanston St/Lonsdale 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 12 min.
Which tram line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne?
The 12 tram line goes from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?
The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Ararat in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.
Where do I get on the tram near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Ararat in Melbourne?
Get on the 12 tram from the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale 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.
How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat?
The ride from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Ararat costs A$8.54.