How to get from Ararat to Mount Helen by bus?

From Ararat to Mount Helen by bus

To get from Ararat to Mount Helen in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Ararat Railway Station/High St station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, take the 21 bus from Ballarat Station station to Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82. The bus schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mount Helen on the Moovit app.

104minA$15.82
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Mount Helen
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49016
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong (Via Federation University)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd
    ID 35437
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Mount Helen by bus via COACH and 22

To get from Ararat to Mount Helen in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Ararat Railway Station/High St station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, take the 22 bus from Ballarat Station station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$15.82. The bus schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mount Helen on the Moovit app.

116minA$15.82
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49017
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University (Via Sebastopol)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr
    ID 52055
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Mount Helen

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Mount Helen, Melbourne is approximately 104.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Mount Helen by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Ararat to Mount Helen

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Mount Helen by bus via COACH and 22

To get from Ararat to Mount Helen in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Ararat Railway Station/High St station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. Next, take the 22 bus from Ballarat Station station to Park Lane/Vincent Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$15.82. The bus schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mount Helen on the Moovit app.

116minA$15.82
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Mount Helen
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49017
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Federation University (Via Sebastopol)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane/Vincent Dr
    ID 52055
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Mount Helen?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Mount Helen in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop, which is closest to Mount Helen in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ararat to Mount Helen?

    The ride from Ararat to Mount Helen costs A$15.82.

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