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 PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

106minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    89 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 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 106 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 Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen 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 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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • 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 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?

    The PAKENHAM 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 46 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM 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 Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Ballarat?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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