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How to get from Great Western to Magpie by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 25 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

166minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 25
25
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49016
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Delacombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    Ride to bus station
    The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
    ID 48331
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 24

To get from Great Western to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 24 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

184minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Magpie
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sebastopol
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol)
    ID 50286
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Magpie
    Walk to
    Magpie
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Magpie

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Magpie, Melbourne is approximately 117.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Magpie 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 Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Public transport stations close to Magpie, Melbourne

Magpie is located at Magpie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe).

Bus stations close to Magpie:

  • The Avenue/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Banyule Dr/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)
  • Bellview Ct/Smythes Rd (Delacombe)

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 24

To get from Great Western to Magpie in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 24 bus from Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill) station to Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

184minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Magpie
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Bus Interchange (Soldiers Hill)
    ID 49017
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sebastopol
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkside Rd/Tait St (Sebastopol)
    ID 50286
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Magpie
    Walk to
    Magpie
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Magpie?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 25.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Western to Magpie?

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Magpie in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Magpie in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Magpie in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Magpie in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Magpie in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Magpie in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and Magpie in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) stop, which is closest to Magpie in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Great Western to Magpie?

    The ride from Great Western to Magpie costs A$15.82.

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