How to get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda in St Kilda, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 133-Canterbury Rd/Fitzroy St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

186minA$18.20
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Tram - 96
96
Walk to St Kilda
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    Start from train station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
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    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
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    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    10 m • 1 min
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    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
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    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    133-Canterbury Rd/Fitzroy St (St Kilda)
    ID 20508
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    Barkly Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda in St Kilda, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

195minA$18.20
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 246
246
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    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Richmond
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda

The distance between Ararat Railway Station (Ararat), St Kilda and St Kilda, St Kilda is approximately 211.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Kilda – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)

Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) is located at Ararat Railway Station (Ararat), St Kilda and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Rsl/High St (Ararat).

Train stations close to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat):

  • Ararat

Bus stations close to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat):

  • Ararat Rsl/High St (Ararat)
  • Ararat Town Hall/Barkly St (Ararat)
  • Barkly East St/Vincent St (Ararat)

Public transport stations close to St Kilda, St Kilda

St Kilda is located at Barkly Street, St Kilda and the nearest public transport station is Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Fawkner St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Robe St/Grey St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda in St Kilda, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ararat station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

195minA$18.20
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 246
246
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    Start from train station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
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    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    153 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Richmond
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    Ride to bus station
    Inkerman St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1109
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 246.

  • Is there a direct train between Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) and St Kilda?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Southern Cross station near St Kilda in St Kilda.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) in Melbourne and St Kilda in St Kilda by train and tram is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to get to St Kilda?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) and St Kilda?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to St Kilda in St Kilda.

  • How much is the train fare from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda?

    The ride from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) to St Kilda costs A$18.20.

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