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How to get from Parliament to Ballarat by train?

From Parliament to Ballarat by train

To get from Parliament to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

119minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parliament
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Parliament to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from Parliament to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 96 tram from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

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    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)
    ID 17880
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 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
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parliament to Ballarat

The distance between Parliament, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 117.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parliament 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 Parliament

Parliament is located at Parliament, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy).

Bus stations close to Parliament:

  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • Exhibition 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 Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

From Parliament to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from Parliament to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 96 tram from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)
    ID 17880
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 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
    89 min
  • 7
    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 Parliament to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Parliament and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Parliament to Ballarat?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Parliament in East 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 Parliament to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Parliament in East Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Parliament in East Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Parliament 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 Parliament to Ballarat?

    The first bus from Parliament in East 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 Parliament to Ballarat?

    The ride from Parliament to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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