How to get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Wendouree station to Ararat station. Next, 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 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

242minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Wendouree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wendouree
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    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

By bus

To get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$34.04.

433minA$34.04
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree)
    ID 35010
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 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
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lake Gardens to Macarthur

The distance between Lake Gardens, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 269.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Gardens 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 Lake Gardens

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)

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

By bus

To get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree) station to Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$34.04.

433minA$34.04
Walk to bus stationBus - 11
11
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gillies St/Howitt St (Wendouree)
    ID 35010
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49020
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)
    ID 17755
    114 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
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur?

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Gardens to Macarthur?

    The alternative route takes 433 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from Lake Gardens to Macarthur in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Lake Gardens and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Wendouree station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Ararat stop, which is closest to Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Lake Gardens to Macarthur?

    The ride from Lake Gardens to Macarthur costs A$15.82.

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