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How to get from Great Western to Caulfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Caulfield 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 FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Glenhuntly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

236minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Caulfield
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenhuntly
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caulfield
    Walk to
    Caulfield
    1.32 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and PAKENHAM

To get from Great Western to Caulfield 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

242minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Caulfield
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caulfield
    Walk to
    Caulfield
    2.29 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Caulfield

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Caulfield, Melbourne is approximately 237.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Caulfield 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 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 Caulfield, Melbourne

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Webb St/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Webb St/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield)
  • Bambra Rd/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Tennyson Ave/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and PAKENHAM

To get from Great Western to Caulfield 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 PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

242minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Caulfield
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caulfield
    Walk to
    Caulfield
    2.29 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 242 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Caulfield 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 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Caulfield in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Caulfield in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Caulfield in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Caulfield?

    The ride from Great Western to Caulfield costs A$21.30.

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