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

From Ararat to Newstead by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Newstead in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the COACH bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station to Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 33 min.

393min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
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
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    90 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Maryborough Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    ID 17143
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ararat to Newstead by bus

To get from Ararat to Newstead in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 COACH bus and finally take the COACH bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station to Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

470minA$19.42
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
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
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    90 min
  • 6
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Maryborough Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    ID 17143
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Newstead

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Newstead, Melbourne is approximately 193.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 393 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Newstead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Ararat to Newstead by bus

To get from Ararat to Newstead in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 COACH bus and finally take the COACH bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St station to Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

470minA$19.42
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
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
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Bendigo Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    90 min
  • 6
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Maryborough Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Panmure St/Pyrenees Hwy
    ID 17143
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 393 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

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

    The alternative route takes 470 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 33 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Ballarat Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ballarat Railway Station station near Newstead in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Newstead in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Ballarat Railway Station stop, which is closest to Newstead in Melbourne.

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