How to get from Ararat to Moolap by bus and train?

From Ararat to Moolap by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Moolap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Deer Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 30 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Bellarine Hwy/Coppards Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Moolap
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DEK
    119 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 30391
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Whittington (Via Newcomb)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellarine Hwy/Coppards Rd
    ID 50705
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Moolap
    Walk to
    Moolap
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Moolap by bus and train via BALLARAT, GEELONG and 61

To get from Ararat to Moolap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Deer Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 61 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 61
61
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DEK
    119 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45541
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Drysdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy
    ID 43865
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Moolap

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Moolap, Melbourne is approximately 255.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Moolap 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 Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Rsl/High St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Rsl/High St
  • Campbell St/Baird St
  • Ararat Retirement Village/54 Mcgibbony St

Public transport stations close to Moolap, Melbourne

Moolap is located at Moolap, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Helms St/Bellarine Hwy.

Train stations close to Moolap:

  • South Geelong Railway Station

Bus stations close to Moolap:

  • Helms St/Bellarine Hwy
  • Coppards Rd/Bellarine Hwy
  • The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Moolap by bus and train via BALLARAT, GEELONG and 61

To get from Ararat to Moolap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Deer Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 61 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 61
61
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DEK
    119 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45541
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Drysdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    The Peninsula Hotel/Opp 176 Bellarine Hwy
    ID 43865
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Moolap?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Moolap?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct train between Ararat and Moolap in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Moolap in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Deer Park Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Deer Park Railway Station station near Moolap in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ararat to Moolap in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ararat and Moolap in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ararat to get to Moolap in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ararat and Moolap in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Deer Park Railway Station stop, which is closest to Moolap in Melbourne.

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