How to get from Balwyn to Ballarat Central by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Tram - 109
109
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 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
    83 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 Balwyn to Ballarat Central

The distance between Balwyn, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 125.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn to Ballarat Central by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Heather Gr/Burke Rd (Kew)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Port Melbourne station near Balwyn to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balwyn and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by tram and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Port Melbourne station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Balwyn to Ballarat Central costs A$8.54.

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