How to get from West Richmond to Ballarat by train?

From West Richmond to Ballarat by train

To get from West Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from West Richmond 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 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

117minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from West Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Richmond
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 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
    91 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Richmond to Ballarat by train via MERNDA and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from West Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from West Richmond 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from West Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Richmond
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 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
    91 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 West Richmond to Ballarat
The distance between West Richmond, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 118.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Richmond 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 West Richmond

West Richmond is located at West Richmond, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Grey St/Hoddle St (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to West Richmond:

  • Grey St/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
  • Cromwell St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • York St/Hoddle St (Richmond)
Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Dana St Ps/Doveton St S (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Dana St Ps/Doveton St S (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
Related Routes

Alternative route from West Richmond to Ballarat by train via MERNDA and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from West Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from West Richmond 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from West Richmond
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Richmond
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 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
    91 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 West Richmond to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Richmond to Ballarat?

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

  • Is there a direct train between West Richmond and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Richmond to Ballarat?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near West Richmond in Richmond 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 West Richmond to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between West Richmond in Richmond and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near West Richmond in Richmond.

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

    The ride from West Richmond to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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