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

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

To get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 903 bus from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 tram and finally 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 39 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
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
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 10040
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Bell St/Gilbert Rd #40
    ID 4478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43472
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus, train and tram via 903, 86 and BALLARAT

To get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 903 bus from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd station to Plenty Rd/Murray Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally 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 50 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

170min
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 86
86
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd
    ID 2480
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Murray Rd/Plenty Rd #49
    ID 4506
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    730 m • 10 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 126.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Train And Tram schedule from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat

To check the bus, train and tram schedule 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, train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train and tram, 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 bus, train and tram schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat by bus, train and tram via 903, 86 and BALLARAT

To get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 903 bus from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd station to Plenty Rd/Murray Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally 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 50 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Ballarat on the Moovit app.

170min
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 86
86
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd
    ID 2480
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Murray Rd/Plenty Rd #49
    ID 4506
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    85 min
  • 10
    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 Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 903, Tram line 11, Train line BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 903, Tram line 86, Train line BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 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 Altona Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Altona Station station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Polytechnic/St Georges Rd in Preston and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by bus, tram and train is about 2 hr 39 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 Altona Station station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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