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Echuca to Ararat

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Echuca to Ararat

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Transport providers

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Echuca to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.27
Train from Footscray to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.72–$7.63
Train from Echuca to Castlemaine
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63

Bus operators

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.95–$10.81
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Dundas
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.21–$12.08
Bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.83–$10.18

Swan Hill Bus Lines

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Barkly
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week

Sandlant Buses

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Stockland SC/Gillies St N to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Echuca to Ararat by train?

$11.49 - $16.60

How long will it take to drive from Echuca to Ararat?

The fastest way to get from Echuca to Ararat is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $35.75 - $53.63.

Can you take a direct bus from Echuca to Ararat?

No, there is no direct bus from Echuca station to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station/Sturt St and arriving at Barkly St/Ingor St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Dundas St/Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Does Echuca have direct train service to Ararat?

No, there is no direct train from Echuca to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Echuca and arriving at Ararat via Footscray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 hours and 27 minutes.

How far is it from Echuca to Ararat?

The distance between Echuca and Ararat is 445 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.

How can I travel from Echuca to Ararat without a car, using public transport?

The best way to get from Echuca to Ararat without a car is to train which takes 6 hours and 27 minutes and costs $11.49 - $16.60.

How long does it take to travel between Echuca and Ararat, including transfers?

It takes approximately 6 hours 27 minutes to get from Echuca to Ararat, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Echuca to Ararat bus from?

Echuca to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Where can I catch the Echuca to Ararat train?

Echuca to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Echuca station.

How can I travel from Echuca to Ararat using public transport?

The best way to get from Echuca to Ararat is to train which takes 6 hours and 27 minutes and costs $11.49 - $16.60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Echuca to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Echuca to Ararat bus arrive?

What is the difference in time between two cities?

Currently, it is 20:53 at both locations.

** Where does the Echuca to Ararat train reach?

** The Echuca to Ararat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray station.

Can you drive from Echuca to Ararat?

The driving distance between Echuca and Ararat is 249 kilometers. The driving time from Echuca to Ararat is approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Where can I find hotels near Ararat?

There are 25+ hotels available in Ararat. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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