How to get from Ararat to Mount Cottrell by bus and train?

From Ararat to Mount Cottrell by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Mount Cottrell in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COACH bus from Ararat Railway Station/High St station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the 451 bus from Cobblebank Station/Coach St station to Wiltshire Boulevard Reserve/Wiltshire Bvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mount Cottrell on the Moovit app.

179min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 451
451
Walk to Mount Cottrell
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station/High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ballarat Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cobblebank Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TLN
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cobblebank Station/Coach St
    ID 49972
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 451451
    Wait for bus
    451
    Thornhill Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wiltshire Boulevard Reserve/Wiltshire Bvd
    ID 29258
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Cottrell
    Walk to
    Mount Cottrell
    920 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Mount Cottrell

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Mount Cottrell, Melbourne is approximately 181.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Mount Cottrell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ararat to Mount Cottrell

To check the bus and train timetable from Ararat to Mount Cottrell using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ararat) and destination (Mount Cottrell), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Mount Cottrell?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 451.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Mount Cottrell in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ararat to Mount Cottrell in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ararat to Ballarat Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Railway Station station near Mount Cottrell in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Mount Cottrell in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ararat to get to Mount Cottrell in Melbourne?

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ararat and Mount Cottrell in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station stop, which is closest to Mount Cottrell in Melbourne.

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