How to get from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central by bus and train?

From Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central by bus and train

To get from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

200minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
    ID 2963
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballarat Central
    Walk to
    Ballarat Central
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 901, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

200minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
    ID 2963
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 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 Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central

The distance between Carrum Downs, Melbourne and Ballarat Central, Melbourne is approximately 160.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum Downs 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 Carrum Downs

Carrum Downs is located at Carrum Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs).

Bus stations close to Carrum Downs:

  • Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Queen Beatrix Dr/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Wedge Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat Central, Melbourne

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central by bus and train via 901, PAKENHAM and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

200minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat Central
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
    ID 2963
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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
    89 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 Carrum Downs to Ballarat Central?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs 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 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station near Carrum Downs to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne Airport station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carrum Downs and Ballarat Central in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Carrum Downs Ret Village./Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) stop near Carrum Downs in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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