How to get from Great Western to Miners Rest by bus and train?

From Great Western to Miners Rest by bus and train

To get from Great Western to Miners Rest 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 31 bus from Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd (Wendouree) station to Miners Rest Sc/Howe St (Miners Rest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

112minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 31
31
Walk to Miners Rest
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
    Wendouree
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wendouree Station/Learmonth Rd (Wendouree)
    ID 45779
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Miners Rest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miners Rest Sc/Howe St (Miners Rest)
    ID 23150
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Miners Rest
    Walk to
    Miners Rest
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Miners Rest

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Miners Rest, Melbourne is approximately 112.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest, Melbourne

Miners Rest is located at Miners Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Miners Rest Tavern/Howe St (Miners Rest).

Bus stations close to Miners Rest:

  • Miners Rest Tavern/Howe St (Miners Rest)
  • Sharpes Rd/Raglan St (Miners Rest)
  • Miners Rest Sc/Raglan St (Miners Rest)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Miners Rest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Great Western to Miners Rest costs A$15.82.

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