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How to get from Great Western to Blackburn South by bus, train and tram?

From Great Western to Blackburn South by bus, train and tram

To get from Great Western to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 75 tram from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

265minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 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
    153 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21231
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21118
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Great Western to Blackburn South by bus and train

To get from Great Western to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

265minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 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
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    3.35 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Blackburn South

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 243.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Blackburn South 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 Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)

From Great Western to Blackburn South by bus and train

To get from Great Western to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

265minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 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
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    3.35 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Blackburn South?

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Western to Blackburn South?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Blackburn South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 4 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Great Western to Blackburn South?

    The ride from Great Western to Blackburn South costs A$21.30.

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