How to get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train?

From North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train

To get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Footscray Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The train schedule from North Melbourne Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from North Melbourne Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train via WERRIBEE and BALLARAT

To get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Footscray Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The train schedule from North Melbourne Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

105min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from North Melbourne Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat

The distance between North Melbourne Railway Station, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 112.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat

To check the train schedule from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Melbourne Railway Station) and destination (Ballarat), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Alternative route from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train via WERRIBEE and BALLARAT

To get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Footscray Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The train schedule from North Melbourne Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

105min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from North Melbourne Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    220 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line WILLIAMSTOWN, Train line BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between North Melbourne Railway Station and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from Williamstown station near North Melbourne Railway Station in West Melbourne to Footscray Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Railway Station station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between North Melbourne Railway Station in West Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Melbourne Railway Station to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the Williamstown station near North Melbourne Railway Station in West Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Melbourne Railway Station and Ballarat?

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

  • When is the first bus from North Melbourne Railway Station to Ballarat?

    The first bus from North Melbourne Railway Station in West Melbourne to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Mildura - Melbourne Via Ballarat & Donald. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St stop at 07:10.

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