How to get from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train?

From 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train

To get from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 223 bus from Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) station to Footscray station. Next, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray 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
Bus - 223
223
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray)
  • 2
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Yarraville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    2 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
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat by train

Take one direct train from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

105minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    820 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 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 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat

The distance between 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 109.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) 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 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray)

61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) is located at 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray):

  • Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray)
  • Tiernan St/Droop St (Footscray)
  • Nicholson St/Droop St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • St Patricks Cathedral/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

From 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat by train

Take one direct train from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

105minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    820 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 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 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 223, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The 223 bus line goes from Yarraville station near 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) in Footscray 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 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) in Footscray and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 223 bus from the Yarraville stop near 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) in Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) and Ballarat?

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

  • When is the first train from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The first train from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) in Footscray to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Footscray station at 16:21.

  • How much is the bus fare from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 61-Geelong Rd/Droop St (Footscray) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.