How to get from Macarthur to Bairnsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Southern Cross station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

852minA$33.08
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    1.89 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Bairnsdale

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Bairnsdale, Melbourne is approximately 664.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 852 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Bairnsdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bairnsdale, Melbourne

Bairnsdale is located at Bairnsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bairnsdale.

Train stations close to Bairnsdale:

  • Bairnsdale

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to Bairnsdale?

    The fastest way takes 852 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Macarthur and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Macarthur to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Bairnsdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Macarthur to Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 14 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Macarthur to get to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Macarthur and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Bairnsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Macarthur to Bairnsdale?

    The ride from Macarthur to Bairnsdale costs A$33.08.

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