How to get from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 86 tram from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

163minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4510
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 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

To get from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Bell station to Flinders Street 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

143minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Bell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bell
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat

The distance between 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 125.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) 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 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston)

45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) is located at 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston):

  • Bell St/High St (Preston)
  • Warrs Ave/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Bell St (Preston)

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

To get from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Bell station to Flinders Street 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

143minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Bell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bell
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    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 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat?

    The 86 tram line goes from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station near 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne to Waterfront City Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Waterfront City Docklands station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by tram and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 86 tram from the 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) station near 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) and Ballarat?

    Get off the tram at the Waterfront City Docklands station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the tram fare from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat?

    The ride from 45-Bell St/Plenty Rd (Preston) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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