How to get from Altona to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Altona to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

127minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

149minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)
    ID 41314
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 40954
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Ballarat Central

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 121.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Ballarat Central by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mair St/Doveton St N (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Mair St/Doveton St N (Ballarat Central)
  • Mair St/Midland Hwy (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 412 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

149minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St (Altona)
    ID 41314
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 40954
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Ballarat Central?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 412, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Altona to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Altona to Ballarat Central costs A$13.84.

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