How to get from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes by bus and train?

From Macarthur to Patterson Lakes by bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes 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 FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

431minA$37.30
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Patterson Lakes
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
    Southern Cross
    143 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Patterson Lakes
    Walk to
    Patterson Lakes
    2.48 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Patterson Lakes, Melbourne is approximately 424.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 431 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes, Melbourne

Patterson Lakes is located at Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fielding Dr/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights).

Train stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • Chelsea
  • Aspendale
  • Bonbeach

Bus stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • Fielding Dr/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)
  • The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)
  • Lynne St/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes?

    The fastest way takes 431 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Macarthur and Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Patterson Lakes in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Macarthur to get to Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes?

    The ride from Macarthur to Patterson Lakes costs A$37.30.

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