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

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Great Western in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond 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 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

186minA$12.74
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 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
    148 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 Richmond to Great Western

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Great Western, Melbourne is approximately 228.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7d-Olympic Boulevard (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Great Western?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Great Western?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne 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 Richmond to Great Western by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and Great Western in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond to get to Great Western?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Richmond and Great Western?

    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 Richmond to Great Western?

    The ride from Richmond to Great Western costs A$12.74.

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