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 one bus line and one train line: take the COACH bus from Ararat Railway Station/High St station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the SUNBURY from Sunshine Railway Station station to Diggers Rest Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
SUNBURY
COACH
Walk to Diggers Rest
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station/High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    140 m • 4 min
  • 8
    undefined - SUNBURYCOACH
    Wait for
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury Via City Loop
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Diggers Rest Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DRT
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Diggers Rest
    Walk to
    Diggers Rest
    70 m • 1 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 216.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 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.

Public transport stations close to Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 29 Queen St.

Train stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Railway Station

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • 29 Queen St
  • Supermarket/Moore St
  • Moore St/Tuson St

Public transport stations close to Diggers Rest, Melbourne

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Search Rd/Welcome Rd.

Train stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Railway Station

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Search Rd/Welcome Rd
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station station near Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 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 17 min.

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

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station stop 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 Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop, which is closest to Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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