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How to get from South Yarra to Ballarat by train?

By train

To get from South Yarra to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

118minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    12 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

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from South Yarra to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

121minA$8.54
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    12 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 South Yarra to Ballarat

The distance between South Yarra, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 121.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra).

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Tivoli Pl/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Shipley St/Punt Rd (South Yarra)

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)

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from South Yarra to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

121minA$8.54
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    12 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 South Yarra to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Ballarat?

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

    The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the train fare from South Yarra to Ballarat?

    The ride from South Yarra to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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