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

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Daylesford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

164minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
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
    Ballarat Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    Ride to bus station
    Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    ID 17148
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Great Western to Daylesford in Melbourne, take the OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

230minA$15.82
Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEALOUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Wait for bus
    OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    91 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    Ride to bus station
    Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    ID 17148
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Daylesford

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Daylesford, Melbourne is approximately 155.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Daylesford 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 Daylesford, Melbourne

Daylesford is located at Daylesford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford).

Bus stations close to Daylesford:

  • Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)

By bus

To get from Great Western to Daylesford in Melbourne, take the OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

230minA$15.82
Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEALOUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Wait for bus
    OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    91 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    Ride to bus station
    Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    ID 17148
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line OUYEN - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & WARRACKNABEAL, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Daylesford 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 bus line and one train line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Daylesford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Daylesford in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Great Western to Daylesford?

    The ride from Great Western to Daylesford costs A$15.82.

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