How to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan by train?
By train
To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train station5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
- 2Wait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 4Wait for trainARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATArarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallan62 min
- 6Walk toBallan800 m • 11 min
Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train station5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
- 2Wait for trainHURSTBRIDGECity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 4Wait for trainARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATArarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallan62 min
- 6Walk toBallan800 m • 11 min
Public transport directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan
Public transport stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.
Train stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):
- Flinders Street
Bus stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):
- Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
- City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
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)
Related Routes
- Geelong to Ballan
- South Geelong to Ballan
- Hallam to Ballan
- Ringwood to Ballan
- Essendon to Ballan
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Albert Park
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Blairgowrie
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Camberwell
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Caroline Springs
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Epping
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Essendon North
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Footscray
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Hastings
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Montrose
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Seaford
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Vermont South
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Yarraville
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Arcadia South
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat Central
- 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Barwon Downs
Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train station5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
- 2Wait for trainHURSTBRIDGECity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 4Wait for trainARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATArarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallan62 min
- 6Walk toBallan800 m • 11 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan?
The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.
What is the alternative route to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan?
The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.
Is there a direct train between 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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 22 min.
Which train line goes from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne?
The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne by train?
The total travel time between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Ballan in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 22 min.
Where do I get on the train near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballan in Melbourne?
Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan in Melbourne?
The first bus from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan?
The ride from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballan costs A$8.54.