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

By bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Cheltenham 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 FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Cheltenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

381minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cheltenham
    Ride to train station
    Cheltenham
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Cheltenham

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Cheltenham, Melbourne is approximately 409.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 381 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham, Melbourne

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Highett
  • Mentone
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Youth Club/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Barker St/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 381 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Cheltenham in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Macarthur to Cheltenham costs A$37.30.

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