How to get from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by train and tram?

From 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by train and tram

To get from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 5 tram from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

129minA$8.54
Tram - 5
5
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by train and tram via 5, 96 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 5 tram from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

129minA$13.84
Tram - 5
5
Tram - 96
96
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19497
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat

The distance between 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 117.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)

3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) is located at 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton):

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

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by train and tram via 5, 96 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 5 tram from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 tram 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

129minA$13.84
Tram - 5
5
Tram - 96
96
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19497
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 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 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 96, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) and Ballarat?

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

  • Which tram line goes from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The 5 tram line goes from Malvern (Burke Road) station near 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by tram and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 5 tram from the Malvern (Burke Road) station near 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) and Ballarat?

    Get off the tram at the 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the tram fare from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 3-Lincoln Square/Swanston St (Carlton) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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