How to get from Ararat to Kilmore by bus and train?

From Ararat to Kilmore by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Kilmore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SEYMOUR train and finally take the KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE bus from Kilmore East Station/O'Gradys Rd station to Hudson Park/Sydney St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
Bus - KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE
KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE
Walk to Kilmore
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Train - SEYMOURSEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SEYMOUR
    Seymour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmore East Station
    ID vic:rail:KET
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilmore East Station/O'Gradys Rd
    ID 22474
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMOREKILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE
    Wait for bus
    KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE
    Hudson Park (Via Coles)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hudson Park/Sydney St
    ID 13762
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmore
    Walk to
    Kilmore
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ararat to Kilmore by train

To get from Ararat to Kilmore in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the SEYMOUR train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Kilmore East Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
Walk to Kilmore
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Train - SEYMOURSEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SEYMOUR
    Seymour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmore East Station
    ID vic:rail:KET
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kilmore
    Walk to
    Kilmore
    3.77 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Kilmore

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Kilmore, Melbourne is approximately 283.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Kilmore by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Ararat to Kilmore by train

To get from Ararat to Kilmore in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the SEYMOUR train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Kilmore East Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
Walk to Kilmore
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Train - SEYMOURSEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SEYMOUR
    Seymour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmore East Station
    ID vic:rail:KET
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kilmore
    Walk to
    Kilmore
    3.77 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Kilmore?

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line SEYMOUR, Bus line KILMORE EAST RAILWAY STATION - KILMORE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Kilmore?

    The alternative route takes 302 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line SEYMOUR.

  • Is there a direct train between Ararat and Kilmore in Melbourne?

    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 Ararat to Kilmore in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Kilmore in Melbourne.

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

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Ararat to get to Kilmore in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ararat and Kilmore in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Kilmore in Melbourne.

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