How to get from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train?

From Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train

To get from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 216 bus from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (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 - 216
216
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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Leaves from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Church St/Essex St (West Footscray)
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat

The distance between Church St/Essex St (West Footscray), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 111.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Church St/Essex St (West 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 Church St/Essex St (West Footscray)

Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) is located at Church St/Essex St (West Footscray), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to Church St/Essex St (West Footscray):

  • West Footscray

Bus stations close to Church St/Essex St (West Footscray):

  • Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray)
  • Argyle St/Essex St (West Footscray)
  • Soudan Rd/Essex St (West Footscray)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 216, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Church St/Essex St (West 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 Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The 216 bus line goes from City (Queen St) station near Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) in Melbourne to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 216 bus from the City (Queen St) stop near Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the bus fare from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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