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

By bus and train

To get from Cairnlea to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 426 bus from Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

185minA$15.82
Bus - 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 Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cairnlea
  • 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
    15 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
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Public transport directions from Cairnlea to Great Western

The distance between Cairnlea, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 216.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnlea 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 Cairnlea

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Ginifer
  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Holt St/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnlea 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 5 min.

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

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Cairnlea to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cairnlea and Great Western in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Cairnlea in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Great Western in Melbourne.

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

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

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