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

From Ararat to Koondrook by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Koondrook in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERLAND train from Ararat station to North Shore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 23 min.

443min
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ararat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    Ride to bus station
    Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    ID 15113
    235 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Koondrook by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE

To get from Ararat to Koondrook in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

689minA$17.08
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ararat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    Ride to bus station
    Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    ID 15113
    235 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Koondrook

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Koondrook, Melbourne is approximately 535.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 443 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Koondrook 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 Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat.

Train stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Fitness Centre/High St (Ararat)
  • Ararat Rsl/High St (Ararat)
  • Barkly East St/Vincent St (Ararat)

Public transport stations close to Koondrook, Melbourne

Koondrook is located at Koondrook, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Keene St/Main St (Koondrook).

Bus stations close to Koondrook:

  • Keene St/Main St (Koondrook)
  • Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Koondrook by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE

To get from Ararat to Koondrook in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

689minA$17.08
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Ararat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    Ride to bus station
    Thompson St/Main St (Koondrook)
    ID 15113
    235 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 443 minutes, using Bus line OVERLAND, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 689 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Koondrook in Melbourne?

    The OVERLAND train line goes from Melbourne station near Ararat to North Shore station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Shore station near Koondrook in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Koondrook in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the OVERLAND train from the Melbourne station near Ararat in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the North Shore stop, which is closest to Koondrook in Melbourne.