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

From Ararat to Point Cook - Bal by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 495 bus from Williams Landing Station station to Tom Roberts Pde/Boardwalk Bvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 495
495
Walk to Point Cook - Bal
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
    133 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Williams Landing Station
    ID 46697
    160 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    Point Cook South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tom Roberts Pde/Boardwalk Bvd
    ID 44426
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Cook - Bal
    Walk to
    Point Cook - Bal
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal by bus and train via BALLARAT, WERRIBEE and 498

To get from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 498 bus from Hoppers Crossing Station station to Snowsill Cct/Hacketts Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 498
498
Walk to Point Cook - Bal
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
    133 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
    Hoppers Crossing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:HCG
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station
    ID 27748
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 498498
    Wait for bus
    498
    Laverton Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowsill Cct/Hacketts Rd
    ID 50039
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Cook - Bal
    Walk to
    Point Cook - Bal
    1.19 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Point Cook - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 222.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal 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 - Bal, Melbourne

Point Cook - Bal is located at Point Cook - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tom Roberts Pde/Boardwalk Bvd.

Train stations close to Point Cook - Bal:

  • Aircraft Railway Station
  • Williams Landing Railway Station
  • Hoppers Crossing Railway Station

Bus stations close to Point Cook - Bal:

  • Tom Roberts Pde/Boardwalk Bvd
  • Flower Pot Park/Boardwalk Bvd
  • Sneydes Rd/Boardwalk Bvd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal by bus and train via BALLARAT, WERRIBEE and 498

To get from Ararat to Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 498 bus from Hoppers Crossing Station station to Snowsill Cct/Hacketts Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 498
498
Walk to Point Cook - Bal
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
    133 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
    Hoppers Crossing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:HCG
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station
    ID 27748
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 498498
    Wait for bus
    498
    Laverton Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowsill Cct/Hacketts Rd
    ID 50039
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Cook - Bal
    Walk to
    Point Cook - Bal
    1.19 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line WERRIBEE, Bus line 495.

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

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line WERRIBEE, Bus line 498.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 24 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray Railway Station stop, which is closest to Point Cook - Bal in Melbourne.

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