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How to get from Broadmeadows to Ballarat by train?

From Broadmeadows to Ballarat by train

To get from Broadmeadows to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

123minA$13.84
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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Leaves from Broadmeadows

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Broadmeadows
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Broadmeadows to Ballarat by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Broadmeadows to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

143minA$13.84
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Broadmeadows

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Broadmeadows
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Broadmeadows to Ballarat

The distance between Broadmeadows, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 127.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Broadmeadows 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 Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows is located at Broadmeadows, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows).

Train stations close to Broadmeadows:

  • Coolaroo
  • Oak Park
  • Jacana

Bus stations close to Broadmeadows:

  • Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
  • Broadmeadows Station/Railway Cres (Broadmeadows)
  • Broadmeadows Library/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)

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 from Broadmeadows to Ballarat by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Broadmeadows to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

143minA$13.84
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Broadmeadows

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Broadmeadows
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    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 Broadmeadows to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Broadmeadows and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Broadmeadows to Ballarat?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

    The total travel time between Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows.

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

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

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

    The ride from Broadmeadows to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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