How to get from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Bendigo station to Castlemaine station. Next, take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$3.60.

135minA$3.60
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Ballarat
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat

The distance between Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo), Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 119.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) 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 Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)

Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) is located at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo), Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo).

Bus stations close to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo):

  • Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
  • Station Lane/Mitchell St (Quarry Hill)
  • Galvin St/Mitchell St (Bendigo)

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 Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat?

    The SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train line goes from Melbourne station near Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) in Melbourne to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Castlemaine station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

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

    The total travel time between Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) in Melbourne and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from the Melbourne station near Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Castlemaine stop, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • When is the last bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat?

    The last bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) in Melbourne to Ballarat in Ballarat Central is the Bendigo - Geelong Via Ballarat line. It leaves the Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) stop at 15:55.

  • How much is the train fare from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat?

    The ride from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) to Ballarat costs A$3.60.

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