How to get from Macarthur to Port Melbourne by bus and train?

From Macarthur to Port Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

502minA$25.62
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Port Melbourne
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
    Bus - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    77 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Melbourne
    Walk to
    Port Melbourne
    3.41 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macarthur to Port Melbourne

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Port Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 394.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 502 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur to Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is J.L. Murphy Reserve/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • J.L. Murphy Reserve/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Walter St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macarthur to Port Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 502 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Macarthur to Port Melbourne 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 one bus line and one train line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Port Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 22 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Macarthur to Port Melbourne?

    The ride from Macarthur to Port Melbourne costs A$25.62.

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