How to get from Ararat to Point Cook by bus and train?

From Ararat to Point Cook by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Point Cook in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 BALLARAT train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray Railway Station station to Williams Landing Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Bus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to Point Cook
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
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Cook
    Walk to
    Point Cook
    960 m • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Point Cook

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Point Cook, Melbourne is approximately 222.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Point Cook 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 Rsl/High St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Rsl/High St
  • Campbell St/Baird St
  • Ararat Retirement Village/54 Mcgibbony St

Public transport stations close to Point Cook, Melbourne

Point Cook is located at Point Cook, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Strand/Palmers Rd.

Train stations close to Point Cook:

  • Laverton Railway Station
  • Williams Landing Railway Station
  • Hoppers Crossing Railway Station

Bus stations close to Point Cook:

  • The Strand/Palmers Rd
  • Williams Landing Station
  • Lancaster Dr/Palmers Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Point Cook?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line BALLARAT, Train line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Point Cook in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ararat to Point Cook in Melbourne?

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station station near Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Point Cook in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Point Cook in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ararat to get to Point Cook in Melbourne?

    Get on the COACH bus from the Ballarat Station stop near Ararat in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ararat and Point Cook in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station, which is closest to Point Cook in Melbourne.

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