How to get from Williamstown to Ballarat by train?

By train

To get from Williamstown to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Williamstown station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

132minA$8.54
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Williamstown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Williamstown
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    15 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
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Williamstown to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 471 bus from Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

166minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown)
    ID 5508
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18761
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 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
    70 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 Williamstown to Ballarat

The distance between Williamstown, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 117.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Williamstown 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 Williamstown

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Thompson St/Hanmer St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown Beach
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Thompson St/Hanmer St (Williamstown)
  • Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown)
  • Thompson St/Osborne St (Williamstown)

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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Williamstown to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 471 bus from Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Sunshine station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

166minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Williamstown Station/Ann St (Williamstown)
    ID 5508
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18761
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    150 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
    70 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 Williamstown to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Williamstown and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Williamstown to Ballarat?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown in Williamstown to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Williamstown to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Williamstown in Williamstown and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Williamstown in Williamstown.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Williamstown to Ballarat?

    The ride from Williamstown to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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