How to get from Ararat to Diggers Rest by bus and train?

From Ararat to Diggers Rest by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Diggers Rest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BALLARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station station to Caroline Springs Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens Cct Rd station to Diggers Rest Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$3.30. The bus and train schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Diggers Rest on the Moovit app.

200minA$3.30
Bus - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 460
460
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Bus - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Railway Station
    ID 27538
    134 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd
    ID 51389
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
    ID 45514
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens Cct Rd
    ID vic:rail:WGS
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 9
    Ride to train station Diggers Rest Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Diggers Rest Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DRT
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Diggers Rest

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Diggers Rest, Melbourne is approximately 200.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Diggers Rest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ararat to Diggers Rest

To check the bus and train timetable from Ararat to Diggers Rest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ararat) and destination (Diggers Rest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Diggers Rest?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT, Bus line 460, Train line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ararat to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT bus line goes from Caroline Springs Railway Station near Ararat to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Diggers Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ararat to get to Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT bus from the Caroline Springs Railway Station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ararat and Diggers Rest in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd station, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ararat to Diggers Rest?

    The ride from Ararat to Diggers Rest costs A$3.30.

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