How to get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights by bus and train?

From Ararat to Strathmore Heights by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Sunshine Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the 469 bus from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St station to Palagia Ct/Mascoma St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Strathmore Heights
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
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    127 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40947
    210 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fawkner Cres/Buckley St
    ID 6091
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Moonee Ponds Interchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palagia Ct/Mascoma St
    ID 6830
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Strathmore Heights by bus and train via BALLARAT, 404 and 469

To get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 bus and finally take the 469 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station to Palagia Ct/Mascoma St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 404
404
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Strathmore Heights
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18776
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18849
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Milleara Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palagia Ct/Mascoma St
    ID 6723
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Strathmore Heights

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Strathmore Heights, Melbourne is approximately 215.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat to Strathmore Heights 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 Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Rsl/High St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Rsl/High St
  • Campbell St/Baird St
  • Ararat Retirement Village/54 Mcgibbony St

Public transport stations close to Strathmore Heights, Melbourne

Strathmore Heights is located at Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St.

Bus stations close to Strathmore Heights:

  • Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St
  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave
  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Strathmore Heights by bus and train via BALLARAT, 404 and 469

To get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 bus and finally take the 469 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station to Palagia Ct/Mascoma St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 404
404
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Strathmore Heights
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18776
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 18849
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Milleara Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palagia Ct/Mascoma St
    ID 6723
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 903, Bus line 469.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ararat to Strathmore Heights?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 404, Bus line 469.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ararat to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Sunshine Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Sunshine Railway Station station near Strathmore Heights in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Strathmore Heights in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Sunshine Railway Station stop, which is closest to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne.

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