How to get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus and train?

Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat - Bus Timetable

The 903 bus from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat runs from 05:17 to 22:56, with departures every 10-30 min. The journey takes about 3 hr 45 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The bus and train schedule from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

225min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd
    ID 40894
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Ballarat Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat

The distance between Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 192.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat?

    The 903 bus line goes from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd station near Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd in Preston to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd in Preston and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus and train is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd stop near Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd and Ballarat?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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