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

From Ringwood to Macarthur by bus and train

To get from Ringwood to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

382minA$18.04
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 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 from Ringwood to Macarthur by bus and train via BELGRAVE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ringwood to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

397minA$18.04
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 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 Ringwood to Macarthur

The distance between Ringwood, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 414.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 382 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood 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 Ringwood

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood East
  • Heathmont
  • Mitcham

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood)
  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

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

Alternative route from Ringwood to Macarthur by bus and train via BELGRAVE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Ringwood to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

397minA$18.04
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 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 Ringwood to Macarthur?

    The fastest way takes 382 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 397 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Ringwood and Macarthur?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ringwood to Macarthur?

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

    The total travel time between Ringwood in Ringwood and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood in Ringwood.

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

    The ride from Ringwood to Macarthur costs A$18.04.

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