How to get from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the 235 bus from Salmon St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

130minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Salmon St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salmon St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)
    ID 4900
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 234, 220 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 234 bus from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) station to Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 220 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

146minA$8.54
Bus - 234
234
Bus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne)
  • 2
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20462
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat

The distance between Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 118.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) 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 Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne)

Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) is located at Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Leith Cres/Howe Pde (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne):

  • Leith Cres/Howe Pde (Port Melbourne)
  • Pye St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Sandridge Life Saving Club/The Boulevard (Port Melbourne)

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 bus and train via 234, 220 and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 234 bus from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) station to Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 220 bus and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

146minA$8.54
Bus - 234
234
Bus - 220
220
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne)
  • 2
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20462
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Sunshine Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 9
    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 Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 234, Bus line 220, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat?

    The 235 bus line goes from Salmon St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne) station near Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) in Melbourne to City (Queen Victoria Market) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Queen Victoria Market) station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 235 bus from the Salmon St/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne) stop near Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the City (Queen Victoria Market) station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the bus fare from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Garden City/Centre Ave (Port Melbourne) to Ballarat costs A$8.54.

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