How to get from Richmond to Ballarat by train?

By train

To get from Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SANDRINGHAM, MERNDA and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 Richmond to Ballarat

The distance between Richmond, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 119.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Richmond

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

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
  • Richmond Railway Station (Richmond)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/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 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

Alternative route by train via SANDRINGHAM, MERNDA and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from Richmond to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 Richmond to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Ballarat?

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

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne.

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

    The ride from Richmond to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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