How to get from West Melbourne to Great Western by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from West Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Footscray 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 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

177minA$12.74
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
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 North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 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
    140 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

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from West Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Footscray 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

181minA$12.74
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 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
    140 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 West Melbourne to Great Western

The distance between West Melbourne, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 221.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne

West Melbourne is located at West Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne).

Bus stations close to West Melbourne:

  • North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne)
  • Stawell St/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Spencer St (West Melbourne)

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 by bus and train via SUNBURY, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT

To get from West Melbourne to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Footscray 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

181minA$12.74
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 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
    140 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between West Melbourne 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 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Werribee station near West Melbourne to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Great Western in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between West Melbourne and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Werribee station near West Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from West Melbourne to Great Western costs A$12.74.

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