How to Travel from
Melbourne to Macarthur
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Melbourne, Australia → Macarthur, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Macarthur
Composite routes from Melbourne to Macarthur
Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
306 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 31 min
Train, Bus
260 km.
from $13.59
7 h 16 min
260 km.
from $69.98
Route Navigator Melbourne - Macarthur
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Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Bourke Street
Bourke Street, 464 м
464 м
Turn left onto William Street
William Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Collins Street
Collins Street, 232 м
232 м
Turn left onto King Street
King Street, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Flinders Lane
Flinders Lane, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Flinders Street
Flinders Street, 292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Wurundjeri Way
Wurundjeri Way, 1 km 622 м
1 km 622 м
Keep right onto Montague Street
Montague Street, 127 м
127 м
Keep left onto Montague - CityLink Out Ramp On and take 43, M2 toward Melbourne Airport
Montague - CityLink Out Ramp On, Melbourne Airport, 43, M2, 1 km 453 м
1 km 453 м
Keep right onto West Gate Out-Todd Ramp Of and drive toward Service Centre
West Gate Out-Todd Ramp Of, Service Centre, 5 km 425 м
5 km 425 м
Keep right onto West Gate Freeway (Express)
West Gate Freeway (Express), 51 km 139 м
51 km 139 м
Keep right onto Princes Freeway and take M1 toward Colac
Princes Freeway, Colac, M1, 15 km 230 м
15 km 230 м
Keep left onto Hamilton Highway Off Ramp and take B140 toward Hamilton, Newtown
Hamilton Highway Off Ramp, Hamilton, Newtown, B140, 407 м
407 м
Keep right onto Hamilton Highway Off Ramp and take B140 toward Hamilton
Hamilton Highway Off Ramp, Hamilton, B140, 39 м
39 м
Turn slight right
11 м
11 м
Turn right onto Hamilton Highway
Hamilton Highway, 140 km 783 м
140 km 783 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Dunlop Street
Dunlop Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Continue onto Hamilton Highway
Hamilton Highway, 32 km 629 м
32 km 629 м
Turn left onto Warrnambool - Caramut Road
Warrnambool - Caramut Road, 3 km 15 м
3 km 15 м
Keep right onto Minhamite Caramut Road
Minhamite Caramut Road, 19 km 145 м
19 km 145 м
Turn left onto Penshurst - Warrnambool Road
Penshurst - Warrnambool Road, 2 km 695 м
2 km 695 м
Turn sharp right onto Gerrigerrup - Minhamite Road
Gerrigerrup - Minhamite Road, 11 km 395 м
11 km 395 м
Turn left onto Gerrigerrup Road
Gerrigerrup Road, 4 km 317 м
4 km 317 м
Turn sharp right onto Macarthur-Hawkesdale Road
Macarthur-Hawkesdale Road, 18 km 850 м
18 km 850 м
Turn right onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 204 м
204 м
Continue onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 244 м
244 м
Turn left onto Eumeralla Street
Eumeralla Street, 227 м
227 м
Turn left onto High Street
High Street, 157 м
157 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
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:
$43.25–$58.51
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Eversley
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.76–$10.18
Bus from Ararat to Eversley
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.78–$15.26
Train operators
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.27
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to train and bus which costs $5.43 - $16.30 and takes 5h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Macarthur?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Macarthur. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Macarthur?
The distance between Melbourne and Macarthur is 344 km. The road distance is 309.9 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Macarthur without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $5.43 - $16.30 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Melbourne to Macarthur, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Macarthur bus from?
Melbourne to Macarthur bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Macarthur?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $38.04 - $65.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between Melbourne to Macarthur.
Where does the Melbourne to Macarthur bus arrive?
Melbourne to Macarthur bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Macarthur?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Macarthur is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Melbourne to Macarthur.
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