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

Croydon to Macarthur map

From Croydon to Macarthur by bus and train

To get from Croydon to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

395minA$18.04
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 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
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    Ride to bus station
    Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    ID 22955
    166 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Macarthur

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 419.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 395 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Macarthur 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 Croydon

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

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)
  • Lusher Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Macarthur, Melbourne

Macarthur is located at Macarthur, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur).

Bus stations close to Macarthur:

  • Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Related Routes

Croydon to Macarthur map

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 395 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Macarthur in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Macarthur in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Croydon station near Croydon to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Macarthur in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Croydon and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Macarthur in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Macarthur in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Macarthur?

    The ride from Croydon to Macarthur costs A$18.04.

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