How to get from Great Western to Taylors Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Taylors Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

249minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Taylors Hill
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
    Sunshine
    136 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 46033
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Taylors Hill
    Walk to
    Taylors Hill
    2.06 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 215

To get from Great Western to Taylors Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 215 bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

225minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 215
215
Walk to Taylors Hill
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
    Deer Park
    129 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3259
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22663
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Taylors Hill
    Walk to
    Taylors Hill
    2.21 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Taylors Hill

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Taylors Hill, Melbourne is approximately 226.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Taylors Hill 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 Taylors Hill, Melbourne

Taylors Hill is located at Taylors Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kirribilli Bvd/Gourlay Rd (Taylors Hill).

Train stations close to Taylors Hill:

  • Watergardens

Bus stations close to Taylors Hill:

  • Kirribilli Bvd/Gourlay Rd (Taylors Hill)
  • Kirribilli Bvd/Gourlay Rd (Caroline Springs)
  • Taylors Hill Village Sc/Gourlay Rd (Taylors Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 215

To get from Great Western to Taylors Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 215 bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

225minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 215
215
Walk to Taylors Hill
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
    Deer Park
    129 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3259
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22663
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Taylors Hill
    Walk to
    Taylors Hill
    2.21 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 215.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Great Western and Taylors Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 9 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) stop, which is closest to Taylors Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Great Western to Taylors Hill?

    The ride from Great Western to Taylors Hill costs A$15.82.

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