Metro Tunnel
New bus timetables start from 26 July
Ballarat and Ararat passengers will have new bus timetables to support connections with Ballarat Line trains.
From Sunday 26 July 2026, new bus timetables will start for four routes that run between Ballarat and Ararat.
The changes will make it easier to connect with Ballarat Line trains following the opening of the Metro Tunnel.
Some services may depart or arrive at different times, so passengers should check their updated timetable before travelling.
New bus timetables
| Ararat Station - Hopkins Correctional Centre | View timetable |
| Ballarat - Mt Egerton via Gordon | View timetable |
| Ararat – Willaura | View timetable |
| Lake Bolac – Ararat | View timetable |
Plan your journey
Plan ahead with journey planner to check your new timetable.
We've introduced new timetables with more than 1,000 extra services.
Journeys through the Metro Tunnel are safer, easier and more accessible.