How to get from Macarthur to Highett by bus and train?

From Macarthur to Highett by bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Highett in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Highett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

378minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Highett
    Ride to train station
    Highett
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Highett

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Highett, Melbourne is approximately 407.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 378 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Highett 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 Highett, Melbourne

Highett is located at Highett, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett).

Train stations close to Highett:

  • Moorabbin
  • Patterson
  • Cheltenham

Bus stations close to Highett:

  • Highett Railway Station/Highett Rd (Highett)
  • Worthing Rd/Highett Rd (Highett)
  • Donald St/Highett Rd (Highett)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to Highett?

    The fastest way takes 378 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Macarthur and Highett in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Highett in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Macarthur to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Highett in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Macarthur to Highett in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Highett in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Macarthur to get to Highett in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Macarthur and Highett in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Highett in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Macarthur to Highett?

    The ride from Macarthur to Highett costs A$37.30.

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