How to get from Great Western to St Kilda by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Great Western to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

213minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 96
96
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    Ride to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20519
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 12

To get from Great Western to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 12 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

228minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 12
12
Walk to St Kilda
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to St Kilda

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and St Kilda, Melbourne is approximately 229.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to St Kilda by bus, train and tram, 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 St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda is located at St Kilda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
  • Albert St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Alfred Sq/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 12

To get from Great Western to St Kilda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 12 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

228minA$21.30
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 12
12
Walk to St Kilda
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to St Kilda 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 one train line and one tram line till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near St Kilda in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to St Kilda in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Great Western and St Kilda in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Great Western to St Kilda?

    The ride from Great Western to St Kilda costs A$21.30.

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