How to get from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

121minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat

The distance between 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 116.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) 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 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) is located at 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton):

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)

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 train and tram

To get from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

121minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    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 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The 402 bus line goes from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station near 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 402 bus from the Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) stop near 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the bus fare from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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