How to get from Carnegie to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Carnegie to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Carnegie station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM 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 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

148minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carnegie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carnegie
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Carnegie to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 900 bus from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 900
900
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)
    ID 23229
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Caulfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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 Carnegie to Ballarat Central

The distance between Carnegie, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 129.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carnegie 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 Carnegie

Carnegie is located at Carnegie, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carnegie Railway Station/Koornang Rd (Carnegie).

Bus stations close to Carnegie:

  • Carnegie Railway Station/Koornang Rd (Carnegie)
  • Serrell St/Princes Hwy (Malvern East)
  • Neerim Rd/Koornang Rd (Carnegie)

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 Carnegie to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 900 bus from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 900
900
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)
    ID 23229
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Caulfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 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 Carnegie to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carnegie and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Carnegie in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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