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How to get from Ararat to Park Orchards by bus and train?

From Ararat to Park Orchards by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Park Orchards in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 271 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd station to Euston Ave/Park Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 271
271
Walk to Park Orchards
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    143 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd
    ID 5110
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Ringwood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Euston Ave/Park Rd
    ID 4858
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Orchards
    Walk to
    Park Orchards
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Park Orchards by bus and train via BALLARAT, BELGRAVE and 271

To get from Ararat to Park Orchards in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 271 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd station to Euston Ave/Park Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 271
271
Walk to Park Orchards
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    143 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd
    ID 5110
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Ringwood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Euston Ave/Park Rd
    ID 4858
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Orchards
    Walk to
    Park Orchards
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Park Orchards

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Park Orchards, Melbourne is approximately 235.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Park Orchards 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 Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Fitness Centre/High St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Fitness Centre/High St
  • Ararat Rsl/High St
  • Barkly East St/Vincent St

Public transport stations close to Park Orchards, Melbourne

Park Orchards is located at Park Orchards, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Joseph Ct/Milne Rd.

Train stations close to Park Orchards:

  • Heatherdale Railway Station
  • Mitcham Railway Station
  • Ringwood Railway Station

Bus stations close to Park Orchards:

  • Joseph Ct/Milne Rd
  • Park Rd/Berringa Rd
  • Milne Rd/Berringa Rd

Alternative route from Ararat to Park Orchards by bus and train via BALLARAT, BELGRAVE and 271

To get from Ararat to Park Orchards in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 271 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd station to Euston Ave/Park Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 271
271
Walk to Park Orchards
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    143 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd
    ID 5110
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Ringwood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Euston Ave/Park Rd
    ID 4858
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Orchards
    Walk to
    Park Orchards
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Park Orchards?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line LILYDALE, Bus line 271.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Park Orchards?

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line BELGRAVE, Bus line 271.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Park Orchards in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Park Orchards in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Park Orchards in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Park Orchards in Melbourne.