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How to get from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train?

Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat map

From Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train

Take one direct train from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central: 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • 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
    89 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 Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat

The distance between Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 114.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross Station/Collins 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 Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)

Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) is located at Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands).

Train stations close to Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City):

  • Southern Cross

Bus stations close to Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins Square/Collins St (Docklands)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

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

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Post Office/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • St Andrews Church/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat map

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands to Ballarat in Ballarat Central in 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands to Ballarat Station station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Ballarat?

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

  • When is the first train from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The first train from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 15:13.

  • When is the last bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The last bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Docklands to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is the Melbourne - Mildura Via Donald & Ballarat line. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 07:10.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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