How to get from Ararat to Coldstream by bus and train?

From Ararat to Coldstream by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Coldstream in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 685 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St station to North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min.

266min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 685
685
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:LIL
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St
    ID 28195
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Healesville Sanctuary
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    North Gtwy/Maroondah Hwy
    ID 7885
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Coldstream

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Coldstream, Melbourne is approximately 250.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Coldstream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Coldstream?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line LILYDALE, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct train between Ararat and Coldstream in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Coldstream in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Coldstream in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Coldstream in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ararat to get to Coldstream in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ararat and Coldstream in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Coldstream in Melbourne.

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