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How to get from Merri to Ballarat by train and tram?

From Merri to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from Merri to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 11 tram from 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4463
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merri to Ballarat by train

To get from Merri to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from Merri 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 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Merri

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merri
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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
    83 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 Merri to Ballarat

The distance between Merri, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 121.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri to Ballarat by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Merri

Merri is located at Merri, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Merri:

  • Merri Railway Station/Merri Pde (Northcote)
  • Mclachlan St/Westgarth St (Northcote)
  • Westgarth St/Mclachlan St (Northcote)

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)

From Merri to Ballarat by train

To get from Merri to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from Merri 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 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

167minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Merri

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merri
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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
    83 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 Merri to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Merri and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Merri to Ballarat?

    The 11 tram line goes from 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station near Merri in Northcote to Victoria Harbour Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merri to Ballarat by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Merri in Northcote and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by tram and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Merri to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 11 tram from the 26-Clarke St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station near Merri in Northcote.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Merri and Ballarat?

    Get off the tram at the Victoria Harbour Docklands station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the tram fare from Merri to Ballarat?

    The ride from Merri to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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