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How to get from Flinders Street to Ballan by train?

From Flinders Street to Ballan by train

To get from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

80minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballan
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballan
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballan
    Walk to
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Flinders Street to Ballan by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

80minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballan
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballan
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballan
    Walk to
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Flinders Street to Ballan

The distance between Flinders Street, Melbourne and Ballan, Melbourne is approximately 81.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flinders Street to Ballan by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Flinders Street

Flinders Street is located at Flinders Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Flinders Street:

  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Ballan, Melbourne

Ballan is located at Ballan, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd (Ballan).

Train stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan

Bus stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd (Ballan)
  • Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)
  • Ballan Railway Station (Ballan)

Alternative route from Flinders Street to Ballan by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

80minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballan
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballan
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballan
    Walk to
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street to Ballan?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Flinders Street to Ballan?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near Flinders Street to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ballan in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Flinders Street and Ballan in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near Flinders Street in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Flinders Street to Ballan in Melbourne is Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

  • How much is the train fare from Flinders Street to Ballan?

    The ride from Flinders Street to Ballan costs A$8.54.

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