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How to get from Croydon to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

188minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 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 Croydon to Ballarat

The distance between Croydon, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 149.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Ballarat?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ringwood station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Ballarat by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

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

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Ballarat?

    The ride from Croydon to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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