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

By bus and train

To get from Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

119minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)
    ID 40647
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 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 train and tram

To get from Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally 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 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

116minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 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 Carlton to Ballarat Central

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 115.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 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 train and tram

To get from Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 1 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally 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 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

116minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 9
    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 Carlton to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

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

    The 402 bus line goes from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) station near Carlton 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 Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carlton and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 402 bus from the Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) stop near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Carlton to Ballarat Central in Melbourne is Ballarat - Melbourne Via Melton. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 06:46.

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

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

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