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How to get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat by train?
From Melbourne Central to Ballarat by train
To get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
108minA$8.54
LILYDALE
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationMelbourne Central - 2
LILYDALEWait for trainLILYDALECity (Flinders Street) - 3
Ride to train stationSouthern Cross4 min - 4BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONWait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station91 min
- 6Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Ballarat by train via PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
109minA$8.54
PAKENHAM
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelbourne Central
- 2PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMPakenham
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross4 min
- 4BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONWait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station91 min
- 6Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Ballarat
The distance between Melbourne Central, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 116.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City).
Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:
- Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)
- La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
- Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).
Train stations close to Ballarat:
- Wendouree
- Ballarat Station
Bus stations close to Ballarat:
- St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
- St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
- Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
Related Routes
- Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd (Malvern East) to Ballarat
- Wyndham Vale Railway Station (Manor Lakes) to Ballarat
- Tarneit Railway Station (Tarneit) to Ballarat
- Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) to Ballarat
- Box Hill Central/Maroondah Hwy (Box Hill) to Ballarat
- Williams Landing to Ballarat
- Ashburton to Ballarat
- Carnegie to Ballarat
- Coolaroo to Ballarat
- Deer Park to Ballarat
- Epping to Ballarat
- Fairfield to Ballarat
- Flemington Racecourse to Ballarat
- Frankston to Ballarat
- Hallam to Ballarat
- Huntingdale to Ballarat
- Macleod to Ballarat
- Newmarket to Ballarat
- Nunawading to Ballarat
- Parliament to Ballarat
Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Ballarat by train via PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
109minA$8.54
PAKENHAM
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelbourne Central
- 2PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMPakenham
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross4 min
- 4BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONWait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 5Ride to train stationBallarat Station91 min
- 6Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?
The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?
The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Ballarat?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.
Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?
The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Central to Ballarat by train?
The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 48 min.
Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Ballarat?
Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Ballarat?
Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.
When is the first bus from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?
The first bus from Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Melbourne - Mildura Via Donald & Ballarat. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 07:10.
How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?
The ride from Melbourne Central to Ballarat costs A$8.54.
