How to get from Macarthur to North Shore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Macarthur to North Shore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

354minA$31.64
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 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
    Deer Park
    119 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Shore
    Walk to
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Macarthur to North Shore

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and North Shore, Melbourne is approximately 427.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 354 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to North Shore 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 North Shore, Melbourne

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Geelong
  • North Shore
  • Corio

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • Myrtle Gr/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)
  • The Esplanade/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to North Shore?

    The fastest way takes 354 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Macarthur and North Shore in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to North Shore in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Macarthur to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near North Shore in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Macarthur to North Shore in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Macarthur and North Shore in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Macarthur to get to North Shore in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Macarthur and North Shore in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Macarthur to North Shore?

    The ride from Macarthur to North Shore costs A$31.64.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps