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

From Caulfield to Macarthur by bus and train

To get from Caulfield to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Caulfield 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 5 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

355minA$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 Caulfield

Step by Step

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

To get from Caulfield to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

365minA$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 Caulfield

Step by Step

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

The distance between Caulfield, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 400.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 355 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield 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 Caulfield

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Eskdale Rd/Kambrook Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Waverley Rd/Burke Rd (Malvern East)
  • Payne St/Kambrook Rd (Caulfield North)

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 from Caulfield to Macarthur by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Caulfield to Macarthur in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

365minA$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 Caulfield

Step by Step

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

    The fastest way takes 355 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 Caulfield to Macarthur?

    The alternative route takes 365 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield and Macarthur?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield to Macarthur?

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield in Caulfield East and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 55 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Caulfield to Macarthur costs A$18.04.

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