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How to get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill 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 7 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

422minA$18.04
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 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

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton Hill 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 9 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

555minA$22.38
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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
    149 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 Clifton Hill to Macarthur

The distance between Clifton Hill, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 393.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 422 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill).

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • North Tce/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton Hill 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 9 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

555minA$22.38
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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
    149 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur?

    The fastest way takes 422 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clifton Hill to Macarthur?

    The alternative route takes 555 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Clifton Hill and Macarthur?

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

  • Which train line goes from Clifton Hill to Macarthur?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Clifton Hill to Macarthur by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clifton Hill in Clifton Hill and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clifton Hill to get to Macarthur?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill in Clifton Hill.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clifton Hill and Macarthur?

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

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

    The ride from Clifton Hill to Macarthur costs A$18.04.

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