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How to get from Great Western to Ringwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

232minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and LILYDALE

To get from Great Western to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

246minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Ringwood

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Ringwood, Melbourne is approximately 248.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Ringwood 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 Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Public transport stations close to Ringwood, Melbourne

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood
  • Heatherdale
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Eastland Sc/Ringwood St (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and LILYDALE

To get from Great Western to Ringwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

246minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ringwood
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Ringwood?

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Western to Ringwood?

    The alternative route takes 246 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Ringwood in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Ringwood in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Ringwood in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Ringwood in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Ringwood in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Ringwood in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and Ringwood in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Ringwood?

    The ride from Great Western to Ringwood costs A$21.30.

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