How to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat by train?

By train

To get from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WERRIBEE train from Hoppers Crossing station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

140minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Hoppers Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoppers Crossing
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    33 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
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 160 bus from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station to Tarneit Station (Tarneit) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Deer Park station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

166minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 160
160
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
    ID 20953
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Tarneit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tarneit Station (Tarneit)
    ID 28538
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tarneit
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    7 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
    63 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 Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat

The distance between Hoppers Crossing, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 132.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoppers Crossing 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 Hoppers Crossing

Hoppers Crossing is located at Hoppers Crossing, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing).

Train stations close to Hoppers Crossing:

  • Williams Landing
  • Werribee

Bus stations close to Hoppers Crossing:

  • Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
  • Hoppers Crossing Station/Princess Hwy (Hoppers Crossing)
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital/Princes Hwy (Werribee)

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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 160 bus from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing) station to Tarneit Station (Tarneit) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Deer Park station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

166minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 160
160
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoppers Crossing Station/Old Geelong Rd (Hoppers Crossing)
    ID 20953
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Tarneit Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tarneit Station (Tarneit)
    ID 28538
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tarneit
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    7 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
    63 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 Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 160, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoppers Crossing 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 Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Hoppers Crossing in Werribee to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

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

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Hoppers Crossing in Werribee.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat?

    The ride from Hoppers Crossing to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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