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 Station station to Williams Landing Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Point Cook on the Moovit app.

208min
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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    78 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Cook
    Walk to
    Point Cook
    710 m • 9 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 222.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Ararat to Point Cook

To check the bus and train timetable from Ararat to Point Cook using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ararat) and destination (Point Cook), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 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 28 min.

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

    The COACH bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ararat to Ballarat Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station 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 28 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/Lydiard St 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 Railway Station station, which is closest to Point Cook in Melbourne.

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