How to get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train?

From Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train

To get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the LILYDALE train from Mitcham Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The train schedule from Mitcham Station/Colombo St may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Mitcham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mitcham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCH
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train via BELGRAVE and BALLARAT

To get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the BELGRAVE train from Mitcham Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The train schedule from Mitcham Station/Colombo St may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Mitcham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mitcham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCH
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat

The distance between Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 138.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat

To check the train schedule from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mitcham Station/Colombo St) and destination (Ballarat), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Alternative route from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train via BELGRAVE and BALLARAT

To get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the BELGRAVE train from Mitcham Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ballarat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The train schedule from Mitcham Station/Colombo St may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Mitcham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mitcham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCH
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Train line BELGRAVE, Train line BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Mitcham Railway Station station near Mitcham Station/Colombo St in Mitcham to Flinders Street Via City Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Mitcham Station/Colombo St in Mitcham and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mitcham Station/Colombo St to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Mitcham Railway Station station near Mitcham Station/Colombo St in Mitcham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Via City Loop station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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