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

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Newport 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 WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Newport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

187minA$12.74
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
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
    Footscray
    142 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Newport
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and WILLIAMSTOWN

To get from Great Western to Newport 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Newport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

192minA$13.84
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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
    Footscray
    142 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Newport
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Newport

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Newport, Melbourne is approximately 222.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Newport 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 Newport, Melbourne

Newport is located at Newport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport).

Train stations close to Newport:

  • Newport
  • Spotswood
  • North Williamstown

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)
  • Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
  • Newcastle St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and WILLIAMSTOWN

To get from Great Western to Newport 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Newport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

192minA$13.84
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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
    Footscray
    142 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Newport
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Western to Newport?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Newport 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 Newport in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Newport in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Great Western to Newport costs A$12.74.

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