How to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan by train?

By train

To get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

86minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballan
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan

The distance between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Ballan, Melbourne is approximately 82.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ballan in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ballan in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ballan in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballan in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ballan in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Ballan in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne?

    The last bus from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne is the Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton line. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 08:56.

  • How much is the train fare from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan?

    The ride from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballan costs A$8.54.

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