How to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train?

By train

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

108minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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 HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

108minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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
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Public transport directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat

The distance between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 115.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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

Train stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins St/Queen 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

Alternative route by train via HURSTBRIDGE and ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

108minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • When is the first bus from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The first bus from 5-Swanston St/Flinders 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.

  • How much is the train fare from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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