How to get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 12 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

109minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central: 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.01 km • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat

The distance between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 115.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) is located at 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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

Take one direct train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central: 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

111minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.01 km • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    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 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The 12 tram line goes from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne to St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by tram and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

    Get off the tram at the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • When is the first bus from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The first bus from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

  • When is the first train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The first train from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 01:14.

  • How much is the tram fare from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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