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How to get from Melbourne Central to Horsham by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central to Horsham by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Horsham in Horsham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

275minA$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 Horsham
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    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
    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
    Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
    ID 17827
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Horsham
    Walk to
    Horsham
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Horsham

The distance between Melbourne Central, Horsham and Horsham, Horsham is approximately 338.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Horsham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Horsham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Horsham and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Horsham, Horsham

Horsham is located at Horsham, Horsham and the nearest public transport station is Ward St/Roberts Ave (Horsham).

Train stations close to Horsham:

  • Horsham

Bus stations close to Horsham:

  • Ward St/Roberts Ave (Horsham)
  • 24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)
  • Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave (Horsham)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Horsham?

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Horsham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Horsham?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Horsham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Horsham in Horsham by train and bus is about 4 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Horsham?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Horsham?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Horsham in Horsham.

  • When is the last bus from Melbourne Central to Horsham?

    The last bus from Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Horsham in Horsham is the Adelaide - Melbourne Via Bendigo & Nhill line. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 17:15.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Horsham?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Horsham costs A$12.74.

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