How to Travel from
Pakenham to Ararat
by Car
Schedule
Pakenham, Australia → Ararat, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pakenham to Ararat
Composite routes from Pakenham to Ararat
Cheapest
2 h 54 min
Car
260 km.
from $14
Route Navigator Pakenham - Ararat
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Continue onto Princes Highway Service Road
Princes Highway Service Road, 295 м
295 м
Turn left onto O'Shannessy Street
O'Shannessy Street, 35 м
35 м
Turn right onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 3 km 40 м
3 km 40 м
Keep left onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 5 km 270 м
5 km 270 м
Turn right onto Old Princes Highway
Old Princes Highway, 4 km 16 м
4 km 16 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street
High Street, 2 km 466 м
2 km 466 м
Turn right
29 м
29 м
Continue onto Monash Freeway On Ramp
Monash Freeway On Ramp, 41 km 448 м
41 km 448 м
Keep left onto CityLink In-Kings Ramp Of and drive toward City
CityLink In-Kings Ramp Of, City, 306 м
306 м
Keep right onto CityLink In-Kings Ramp Of and drive toward Kings Way, South Melbourne
CityLink In-Kings Ramp Of, Kings Way, South Melbourne, 127 м
127 м
Keep right onto CityLink In - Kings Ramp Of
CityLink In - Kings Ramp Of, 147 м
147 м
Turn right onto Kings Way
Kings Way, 202 м
202 м
Keep left onto Kings Way and drive toward Crown Exhibition Centre
Kings Way, Crown Exhibition Centre, 280 м
280 м
Turn left onto Whiteman Street
Whiteman Street, 179 м
179 м
Turn right onto Clarendon Street
Clarendon Street, 452 м
452 м
Keep left onto 2
311 м
311 м
Turn sharp right onto Wurundjeri Way
Wurundjeri Way, 1 km 64 м
1 km 64 м
Keep right onto Wurundjeri Way
Wurundjeri Way, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn slight right onto Dynon Road
Dynon Road, 3 km 765 м
3 km 765 м
Turn left onto Hopkins Street
Hopkins Street, 366 м
366 м
Turn right onto Droop Street
Droop Street, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
Turn slight left onto Ballarat Road
Ballarat Road, 22 km 486 м
22 km 486 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Melton, Ballarat
Western Freeway, Melton, Ballarat, 73 km 195 м
73 km 195 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Horsham, Adelaide
Western Freeway, Horsham, Adelaide, 94 km 330 м
94 km 330 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Highway
Western Highway, 2 km 520 м
2 km 520 м
Turn left
45 м
45 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Pakenham to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.17
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Pakenham to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.13–$5.98
Train from Southern Cross to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$54.35
Bus operators
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.49–$7.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Ararat?
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Ararat is to train which costs $7.61 - $59.78 and takes 4h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Ararat?
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Ararat is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Ararat?
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Ararat station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Ararat?
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Pakenham and arriving at Ararat via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
How far is it from Pakenham to Ararat?
The distance between Pakenham and Ararat is 265 km. The road distance is 261 km.
How do I travel from Pakenham to Ararat without a car?
The best way to get from Pakenham to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $7.61 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Ararat?
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pakenham to Ararat, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Pakenham to Ararat bus from?
Pakenham to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Where do I catch the Pakenham to Ararat train from?
Pakenham to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham station.
Train or bus from Pakenham to Ararat?
The best way to get from Pakenham to Ararat is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $7.61 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $59.78 and takes 5h 30m.
Where does the Pakenham to Ararat bus arrive?
Pakenham to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Where does the Pakenham to Ararat train arrive?
Pakenham to Ararat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Can I drive from Pakenham to Ararat?
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Ararat is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Pakenham to Ararat.
Where can I stay near Ararat?
There are 26+ hotels available in Ararat. Prices start at $53.80 per night.
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