How to get from Great Western to Eltham North by bus and train?

From Great Western to Eltham North by bus and train

To get from Great Western to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

292minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham North
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
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eltham North
    Walk to
    Eltham North
    3.24 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Eltham North

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Eltham North, Melbourne is approximately 254.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Eltham North 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 Eltham North, Melbourne

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Eltham North 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 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Eltham North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Eltham North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Eltham North?

    The ride from Great Western to Eltham North costs A$21.30.

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