How to get from Ashburton to Ballarat by train?

From Ashburton to Ballarat by train

To get from Ashburton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the ALAMEIN train from Ashburton station to Southern Cross 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 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Ashburton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ashburton
  • 2
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ashburton to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from Ashburton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 75 tram from 53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell) station to 40-Camberwell Junction/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 75
75
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21084
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Camberwell Junction/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21964
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camberwell
    590 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashburton to Ballarat

The distance between Ashburton, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 131.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashburton to Ballarat by 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 Ashburton

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Alamein
  • Burwood

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Dana St Ps/Doveton St S (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

From Ashburton to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from Ashburton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 75 tram from 53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell) station to 40-Camberwell Junction/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

176minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 75
75
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    53-Lithgow St/Toorak Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21084
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Camberwell Junction/Camberwell Rd (Camberwell)
    ID 21964
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camberwell
    590 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashburton to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashburton to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashburton and Ballarat?

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

  • Which train line goes from Ashburton to Ballarat?

    The ALAMEIN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Ashburton to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashburton to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Ashburton in Ashburton and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ashburton to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the ALAMEIN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Ashburton in Ashburton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ashburton and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the train fare from Ashburton to Ballarat?

    The ride from Ashburton to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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