How to get from Carrum to Ballarat Central by train?

By train

To get from Carrum to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Flinders Street 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 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
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    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
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    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
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    Mernda
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    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

Alternative route by train via FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Carrum to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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
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Public transport directions from Carrum to Ballarat Central

The distance between Carrum, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 150.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum 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 Carrum

Carrum is located at Carrum, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum).

Train stations close to Carrum:

  • Chelsea
  • Edithvale
  • Bonbeach

Bus stations close to Carrum:

  • Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum)
  • Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
  • Station St/Mernda Ave (Bonbeach)

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 by train via FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Carrum to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

160minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carrum and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Carrum in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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