How to get from Ballan to Alphington by train?

From Ballan to Alphington by train

To get from Ballan to Alphington in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Alphington Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Eltham Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alphington Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Alphington Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALP
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ballan to Alphington by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the 546 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St station to Harker St/Heidelberg Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 402
402
Bus - 546
546
Walk to Alphington
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    East Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28672
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28671
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Heidelberg Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harker St/Heidelberg Rd
    ID 16641
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alphington
    Walk to
    Alphington
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Alphington

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Alphington, Melbourne is approximately 90.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Alphington by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Ballan to Alphington

To check the train schedule from Ballan to Alphington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballan) and destination (Alphington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Ballan to Alphington by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Alphington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the 546 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St station to Harker St/Heidelberg Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Alphington on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 402
402
Bus - 546
546
Walk to Alphington
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Footscray
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    East Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28672
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28671
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Heidelberg Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harker St/Heidelberg Rd
    ID 16641
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alphington
    Walk to
    Alphington
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Alphington?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballan to Alphington?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 402, Bus line 546.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballan and Alphington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballan to Alphington in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Alphington in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballan to Alphington in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Ballan and Alphington in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballan to get to Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballan and Alphington in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Alphington in Melbourne.

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