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

By bus and train

To get from Cranbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Cranbourne station to Southern Cross 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 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

249minA$18.04
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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 Cranbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cranbourne
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Nhill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)
    ID 17801
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Cranbourne to Great Western

The distance between Cranbourne, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 269.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne

Cranbourne is located at Cranbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bowen St/High St (Cranbourne).

Train stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Merinda Park
  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Bowen St/High St (Cranbourne)
  • Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
  • Canterbury St/Camms Rd (Cranbourne)

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 Cranbourne to Great Western?

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Great Western in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cranbourne to Great Western in Melbourne?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Cranbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cranbourne and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cranbourne to get to Great Western in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cranbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cranbourne to Great Western costs A$18.04.

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