How to get from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to 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 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

192minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    83 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 Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat

The distance between Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 149.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) 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 Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)

Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) is located at Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Ps/Croydon Rd (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon):

  • Croydon
  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon):

  • Croydon Ps/Croydon Rd (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)

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 Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Croydon station near Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) in Melbourne to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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