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

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Oakleigh 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

364minA$18.04
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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 PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Oakleigh to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

374minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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 Oakleigh to Macarthur

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 404.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 364 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh

Oakleigh is located at Oakleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale
  • Murrumbeena

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

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 PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Oakleigh to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

374minA$18.04
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 364 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakleigh to Macarthur?

    The alternative route takes 374 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Oakleigh and Macarthur?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oakleigh to Macarthur?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh to Macarthur by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh to Macarthur?

    The ride from Oakleigh to Macarthur costs A$18.04.

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