How to get from Dandenong to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Pakenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

249minA$13.84
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 240 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

240minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Ballarat

The distance between Dandenong, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 204.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Ballarat by bus and 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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

To get from Dandenong to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 240 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

240minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 906
906
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4009
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4376
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    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 Dandenong to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Ballarat?

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Traralgon station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Pakenham station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Ballarat by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train and bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Traralgon station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

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

    Get off the train at the Pakenham stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dandenong to Ballarat?

    The ride from Dandenong to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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