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

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Mooroolbark in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Mooroolbark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

256minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mooroolbark
    Ride to train station
    Mooroolbark
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Mooroolbark

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Mooroolbark, Melbourne is approximately 257.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Mooroolbark 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 Mooroolbark, Melbourne

Mooroolbark is located at Mooroolbark, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark).

Train stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Lilydale
  • Croydon
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Mcdermott Ave/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Kalimna St/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Mooroolbark 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 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Mooroolbark in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Mooroolbark in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 16 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Mooroolbark?

    The ride from Great Western to Mooroolbark costs A$21.30.

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