How to get from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Stringer Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Blairgowrie) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

254minA$18.20
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Stringer Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Blairgowrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blairgowrie
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    88 min
  • 9
    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 Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central

The distance between Blairgowrie, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 208.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie is located at Blairgowrie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stringer Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Blairgowrie).

Bus stations close to Blairgowrie:

  • Stringer Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Blairgowrie)
  • Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron/Point Nepean Rd (Blairgowrie)
  • Hughes Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Sorrento)

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 Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blairgowrie and Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Blairgowrie to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Blairgowrie and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Blairgowrie to get to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Blairgowrie in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central?

    The ride from Blairgowrie to Ballarat Central costs A$18.20.

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