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

From Frankston to Ballarat by bus and train

To get from Frankston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

214minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Frankston to Ballarat by bus and train via 901, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Frankston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

214minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 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 Frankston to Ballarat

The distance between Frankston, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 169.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frankston 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 Frankston

Frankston is located at Frankston, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston).

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Leawarra
  • Kananook
  • Seaford

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Railway Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Frankston to Ballarat by bus and train via 901, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Frankston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

214minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 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 Frankston to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Frankston and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frankston to Ballarat?

    The 901 bus line goes from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Frankston in Frankston to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne Airport station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

    The total travel time between Frankston in Frankston and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 3 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Frankston to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) stop near Frankston in Frankston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frankston and Ballarat?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Frankston to Ballarat?

    The ride from Frankston to Ballarat costs A$13.84.