How to get from Ararat to Foster by bus and train?

From Ararat to Foster by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Foster in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the COACH bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station to Pulhams Store/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St
    ID 17358
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Foster

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Foster, Melbourne is approximately 395.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 416 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Foster 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 Ararat Hospital/Girdlestone St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Hospital/Girdlestone St
  • 71 Girdlestone St
  • Ararat Rsl/High St

Public transport stations close to Foster, Melbourne

Foster is located at Foster, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pulhams Store/Main St.

Bus stations close to Foster:

  • Pulhams Store/Main St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Foster?

    The fastest way takes 416 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Ararat and Foster in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Foster in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat Railway Station station near Ararat to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Southern Cross station near Foster in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Foster in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ararat to get to Foster in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ararat Railway Station station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ararat and Foster in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Foster in Melbourne.

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