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How to get from Epping to Ballarat by train?

From Epping to Ballarat by train

To get from Epping to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from Epping 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

164minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    46 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
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Public transport directions from Epping to Ballarat

The distance between Epping, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 137.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

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

Train stations close to Epping:

  • South Morang
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Ballarat?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping 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 Epping to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping 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 Epping to Ballarat?

    The ride from Epping to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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