How to get from Ararat to Lake Bunga by bus and train?

From Ararat to Lake Bunga by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Lake Bunga in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Jetty Rd/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

749minA$25.62
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Lake Bunga
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
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    234 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jetty Rd/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 17776
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Bunga
    Walk to
    Lake Bunga
    2.39 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Lake Bunga

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Lake Bunga, Melbourne is approximately 522.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 749 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Lake Bunga 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 Lake Bunga, Melbourne

Lake Bunga is located at Lake Bunga, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ketch St/Panoramic Dr (Lakes Entrance).

Bus stations close to Lake Bunga:

  • Ketch St/Panoramic Dr (Lakes Entrance)
  • Thorpes Lane/Mccullough St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Princes Hwy/Mccullough St (Lakes Entrance)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Lake Bunga?

    The fastest way takes 749 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Lake Bunga in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Ararat to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Lake Bunga in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Lake Bunga in Melbourne by train and bus is about 12 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Ararat in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Lake Bunga in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ararat to Lake Bunga?

    The ride from Ararat to Lake Bunga costs A$25.62.