How to get from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 679 bus from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

257minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
    ID 7881
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat

The distance between Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 170.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) 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 Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)

Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) is located at Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale).

Train stations close to Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale):

  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale):

  • Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Maroondah Hwy/Anderson St (Lilydale)
  • Cobden Cres/Anderson St (Lilydale)

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 Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat?

    The 679 bus line goes from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) station near Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) in Melbourne to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ringwood station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 679 bus from the Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) stop near Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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