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

From Braeside to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Braeside to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 812 bus from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

234minA$13.84
Bus - 812
812
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 812812
    Wait for bus
    812
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 45538
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Braeside to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 811, PAKENHAM and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Braeside to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 811 bus from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Bus - 811
811
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 45538
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braeside to Ballarat Central

The distance between Braeside, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 160.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braeside 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 Braeside

Braeside is located at Braeside, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Redwood Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village).

Train stations close to Braeside:

  • Mordialloc
  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone

Bus stations close to Braeside:

  • Redwood Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)
  • Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)
  • Howard Rd/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside)

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

Alternative route from Braeside to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 811, PAKENHAM and MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT

To get from Braeside to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 811 bus from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

239minA$13.84
Bus - 811
811
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 45538
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 812, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 811, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

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

    The 812 bus line goes from Dandenong station near Braeside to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Braeside and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 812 bus from the Dandenong stop near Braeside in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Braeside to Ballarat Central?

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

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