How to get from Clayton to Ballarat by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Clayton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationClayton
- 2Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationCaulfield45 min
- 4Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 5Ride to train stationSouthern Cross19 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 7Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 9Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
Alternative route by bus and train via 703, FRANKSTON and BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from Clayton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationClayton
- 2Wait for bus703Middle Brighton
- 3Ride to bus stationBentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)ID 2230222 min
- 4Walk to train stationBentleigh20 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainFRANKSTONCity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross32 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
Public transport directions from Clayton to Ballarat
Public transport stations close to Clayton
Clayton is located at Clayton, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).
Train stations close to Clayton:
- Westall
- Springvale
- Oakleigh
Bus stations close to Clayton:
- Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
- Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
- Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
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)
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Alternative route by bus and train via 703, FRANKSTON and BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
To get from Clayton to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationClayton
- 2Wait for bus703Middle Brighton
- 3Ride to bus stationBentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)ID 2230222 min
- 4Walk to train stationBentleigh20 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainFRANKSTONCity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationSouthern Cross32 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Clayton to Ballarat?
The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from Clayton to Ballarat?
The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct train between Clayton and Ballarat?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.
Which train line goes from Clayton to Ballarat?
The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Caulfield station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.
How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Ballarat by train and bus?
The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.
Where do I get on the train near Clayton to get to Ballarat?
Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton and Ballarat?
Get off the train at the Caulfield stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Clayton to Ballarat?
The ride from Clayton to Ballarat costs A$13.84.