How to get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationDandenong140 m • 2 min
- 2Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationCaulfield45 min
- 4Wait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 5Ride to train stationSouthern Cross19 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 7Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 8Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 9Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
By bus
To get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)ID 2015750 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus901Melbourne Airport
- 3Ride to bus stationAvocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 400973 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWhittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 437610 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus906City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
- 6Ride to bus stationKing St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)ID 4371831 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836330 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
Public transport directions from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat
Public transport stations close to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) is located at Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).
Train stations close to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong):
- Yarraman
- Noble Park
- Dandenong
Bus stations close to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong):
- Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
- Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
- Swords St/Foster St (Dandenong)
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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By bus
To get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Avocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)ID 2015750 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus901Melbourne Airport
- 3Ride to bus stationAvocet St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 400973 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWhittenoom St/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)ID 437610 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus906City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
- 6Ride to bus stationKing St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)ID 4371831 min
- 7Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836330 m • 5 min
- 8Wait for busBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBallarat
- 9Ride to bus stationBallarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)ID 2029383 min
- 10Walk toBallarat610 m • 8 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat?
The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat?
The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 906, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.
Is there a direct train between Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat?
The PAKENHAM train line goes from Dandenong station near Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat by train and bus?
The total travel time between Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to get to Ballarat?
Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Dandenong station near Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat?
The ride from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) to Ballarat costs A$13.84.