How to get from Ardeer to Great Western by bus and train?

From Ardeer to Great Western by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

183minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 1433
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ardeer to Great Western by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Ardeer to Great Western in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Ararat station. Next, take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

175minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Great Western

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 215.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Great Western 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 Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Albion
  • Deer Park
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Public transport stations close to Great Western, Melbourne

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ardeer to Great Western by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from Ardeer to Great Western in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Ararat station. Next, take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

175minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Walk to Great Western
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Great Western
    Walk to
    Great Western
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardeer to Great Western?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Ardeer to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station near Ardeer to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Great Western in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) stop near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ardeer and Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ardeer to Great Western?

    The ride from Ardeer to Great Western costs A$15.82.

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