How to get from Ararat to Research by bus and train?

From Ararat to Research by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Ps/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Ps/Main Rd
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Research by bus and train via BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Ararat to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Research

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 236.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Research 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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Alternative route from Ararat to Research by bus and train via BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Ararat to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Research?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Research?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Research in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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