How to get from Kensington to Ballarat by train?

From Kensington to Ballarat by train

To get from Kensington to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Kensington station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

108minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to Ballarat by train via WERRIBEE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Kensington to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Footscray station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Kensington
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 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 Kensington to Ballarat

The distance between Kensington, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 114.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd (Kensington)
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St (North Melbourne)
  • Cairncross Lane/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

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

Alternative route from Kensington to Ballarat by train via WERRIBEE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Kensington to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Footscray station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Kensington
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 6
    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 Kensington to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Ballarat?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Kensington to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

    The total travel time between Kensington in Kensington and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Kensington in Kensington.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kensington to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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