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 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Deer Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 151 bus from Tarneit Station station to Williams Landing Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Point Cook
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
    Deer Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DEK
    129 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tarneit Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TNT
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tarneit Station
    ID 50256
    290 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Williams Landing Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williams Landing Station
    ID 46700
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Cook
    Walk to
    Point Cook
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ararat to Point Cook by train

To get from Ararat to Point Cook in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, 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 27 min.

207min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to Point Cook
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    145 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    28 min
  • 7
    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 209.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 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.

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From Ararat to Point Cook by train

To get from Ararat to Point Cook in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, 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 27 min.

207min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to Point Cook
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    145 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Point Cook
    Walk to
    Point Cook
    960 m • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 151.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Point Cook?

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line WERRIBEE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Point Cook in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Deer Park Railway Station stop, which is closest to Point Cook in Melbourne.

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