How to get from Macarthur to Fairfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) 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 Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

362minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 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
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 250

To get from Macarthur to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 250 bus from Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

385minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 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
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20461
    710 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Fairfield

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 397.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 362 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Melbourne

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bastings St/Rathmines St (Northcote).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Alphington
  • Dennis

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Bastings St/Rathmines St (Northcote)
  • Duncan St/Rathmines St (Fairfield)
  • Stafford St/Bastings St (Northcote)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 250

To get from Macarthur to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 250 bus from Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

385minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 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
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20461
    710 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to Fairfield?

    The fastest way takes 362 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Macarthur to Fairfield?

    The alternative route takes 385 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Macarthur and Fairfield in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Fairfield in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Macarthur to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Fairfield in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Fairfield in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Macarthur to get to Fairfield in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Macarthur and Fairfield in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Macarthur to Fairfield?

    The ride from Macarthur to Fairfield costs A$37.30.

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