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

By bus and train

To get from Castella St/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 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

256minA$13.84
Bus - 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
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • 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 Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat

The distance between Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 170.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castella St/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 Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)

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

Train stations close to Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale):

  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale):

  • Lilydale Post Office/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 Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castella St/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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) to Ballarat?

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

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

    The total travel time between Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale) in Lilydale and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 4 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

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

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