How to get from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

262minA$15.82
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Waurn Ponds - Bal
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
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waurn Ponds
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waurn Ponds - Bal
    Walk to
    Waurn Ponds - Bal
    2.82 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 283.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 262 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne

Waurn Ponds - Bal is located at Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Train stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 262 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The ride from Great Western to Waurn Ponds - Bal costs A$15.82.

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