How to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$28.29.

148minA$28.29
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45513
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat

The distance between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 137.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) is located at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport):

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Dana St Ps/Doveton St S (Ballarat Central)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat costs A$28.29.

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